How to Make a Spotify Blend? Introducing Spotify Playlist Collaboration

If there’s one thing we keep repeating here at Tune My Music, it’s that Spotify is the king of playlist features.

They have the Daylist, they have the Playlist in a Bottle – they now even have the Offline Backup Playlist. Today, we’ll talk about one of their older features, Spotify Blend.

In short, a Blend is a feature that makes – well – a blend of your musical taste and the tastes of other people by combining them into a single playlist. It’s not a typical collaborative playlist because it’s generated by Spotify based on your existing habits.

Sounds simple enough, right? OK, let’s move on. We’ll tell now you everything you need to know about what it is — and how you can start making your own blends on Spotify!

How To Make Spotify Blend: TL; DR

As verified by Spotify’s official reps, The fastest way to make a Spotify Blend is to open your Spotify mobile app, tap “Your Library” in the bottom-right corner, tap the “+” symbol in the top-right corner, select “Blend”, tap “Invite” and send the invite link to your friends using SharePlay, email, AirDrop, or a messenger app of your choice.

What Is Spotify Blend?

Spotify Blend is a collaborative playlist that automatically combines your music taste with the tastes of other users in a single playlist. The feature works on mobile and desktop Spotify apps, as well as the Spotify Web Player. It supports up to 10 people collaborating on a single Blend at once.

Spotify Blend was originally introduced in 2021. To make the feature more popular and accessible, the company decided that you don’t need to be a Spotify Premium member to use it. 

A Blend is different from a collaborative playlist because a collaborative Spotify playlist is just a playlist that multiple users can add songs two, while Blend is auto-generated based on the listening habits of everyone involved.

This is not a typical collaborative playlist and goes beyond the basic Apple Music or YouTube collaborative playlist.

How To Make A Blend On Spotify [Mobile-Only Version]

There are two ways to create a blend on Spotify. The first option is a mobile-only feature, meaning you can’t do it on your desktop app or through the Spotify web player. That said, the first way to create a Spotify Blend goes something like this.

• 1. Open your Spotify app.
• 2. Tap “Your Library” in the bottom-right corner.

• 3. Tap the “+” symbol in the top-right corner.

• 4. Select “Blend“.

• 5. Hit the “Invite” button.

• 6. Select the way you want to share your invite link. You can simply copy the link and send it however you want.

• 7. When your friends get the invite, they’ll see the option to “Join This Blend.”
• 8. Once your friend has accepted the invite, the app will generate your shared Blend Spotify playlist.

The Spotify Blend playlist will also include cards that tell you how similar or different your tastes are. You can get cute messages like, “If you two aren’t best friends yet, you should be!”

The limit is 10 people per Blend. Also, know that anyone in the Blend can invite new people, no matter if they’re the ones who created the Blend.

How to Make a Spotify Blend [Desktop + Mobile Version]

Spotify Blend was initially introduced as a mobile-only feature. There are still pages on Spotify Support that describe it as a mobile-only option, actually. But, you can make a Spotify Blend on your desktop app – or through the Web Player. This is how it’s done.

1. 1. Open your Spotify desktop app or the Spotify Web Player.
2. 2. Type “blend” in the search bar and click the top result, which is a “genre” called “Blend”.

1. 3. Click “Create a Blend”.

1. 4. Click the “Invite” button.

1. 5. A message saying, “Link copied to clipboard” will pop up.

1. 6. Paste the share link anywhere you want by pressing Ctrl+V (or Command+V on Mac devices). Share it with your friends and you’re all set.

Again, these steps are also valid on mobile. They are identical, the screenshots would just look slightly different from the ones we just showed because they are optimized for mobile devices.

How to Make a Spotify Blend With an Artist

Fun fact – you can now use Spotify Blend to find out how your favorite music artist’s tastes compare to yours. Over 20 artists are available, actually.

Some of them are BTS, Charli XCX, JO1, Kacey Musgraves, Lauv, Megan Thee Stallion, BE:FIRST, Mimi Webb, NiziU, Tai Verdes, Xamã, Camilo, Diplo, Angèle, Badshah, Kim Loaiza, CRO, Benjamin Ingrosso, Bennett Coast, and AB6IX.

Each of those links allows you to create a new blend with them.

So, to create a Blend with your favorite artists on Spotify, just follow these steps:

How to Find My Spotify Blend Playlists

You can view your Blends by checking the saved playlists – it’s simple. You can also do it by searching for your blends under the Genre section.

Your Spotify Blend cards are available through the blend page you have made with someone. Just tap the three dots on the playlist and select the “View Blend story” option.

Spotify Blend will create a playlist combining some of your favorite artists’ songs with the tracks you like best. Spotify will also give you a card featuring a taste-match score, showing how well your tastes align.

Another great thing about Blend Spotify is that they’re dynamic. As you and your Blend friends listen to more music, the playlist will update to reflect your changing tastes. You can also share the Blend with others by sending them a link or sharing it on social media.

Read more: What Is Spotify Pet Playlist and How You Can Make One

How to Transfer Spotify Blend Playlist to Another Streaming Service

You can transfer your Spotify Blend playlist to any streaming service using TuneMyMusic, keep it synced, or even make an offline backup.

The first step to transferring your Spotify Blend playlist to another service is to create a new playlist that you own from Spotify Blend. To do so, you need to:

• 1. Access the Blend you have created.
• 2. Tap the three dots to activate the menu.
• 3. Select “Add to other playlist”.
• 4. Choose the option to create a new playlist.
• 5. Name your new playlist.

Now you will have a playlist you can manage and transfer to wherever you want using TuneMyMusic. To transfer it using the service, do the following:

• 1. Access the TuneMyMusic website and hit “Let’s start”.
• 2. Choose Spotify as your source for the transfer.
• 3. Select the playlist that you own and that you have created from the Blend. You might have to deselect the “My Spotify Music Library” option and select just the playlist you have created from the Blend. Now tap or click “Choose Destination”.
• 4. Select the target platform to which you want to transfer your Spotify Blend Playlist. 
• 5. Double-check if you have selected the right playlist, and then hit “Start Transfer”.

The transfer will start. Once it finishes, you will have your Spotify Blend playlist transferred to the other service that you chose. 

What Can I Use Spotify Blend For? Is It Worth It?

Sure it’s worth it! Spotify Blend is not the be-all-end-all of Spotify features, but it’s a cool little touch. Here are a few cool ways you can use it.

• – Fitness Face-offs: You can join forces with a gym buddy to create a motivational Blend playlist. You show what gets you pumped for a good workout session, discover new music – what’s not to like?

• – Travel Tunes: If you’re about to go on a trip with friends, start a Blend playlist. Everyone involved can add songs that remind them of the destination, or simply tracks they want to listen to on the journey. You’ll make your own travel soundtrack.

• – Remote Work Rhythms: Remote work is here to stay, and creating a Blend playlist with colleagues is an easy form of team building. You will share work vibe, discover music, and get a few conversation starters.

• – Long-Distance Relationship Mix: If you’re in a long-distance relationship, a Blend playlist can keep you connected through music. Update it regularly to include songs that remind you of each other or tracks you want to share.

• – Celebration Circles: This is the obvious choice. For birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, or whatever, create a Blend playlist where everyone can chime in. Friends and family can add songs that have special meaning, creating a personalized soundtrack for their special day.

Learn Something: Everything You Need to Know About Spotify Daylist

How Spotify Blend Works With Existing Features

Spotify Blend is still part of the Spotify ecosystem in a way that you can blend it with existing features and bend it in a way that fits you best. It’s still all about group activity, though. A few tips below.

• – Combine Blend and Party Mode with Group Session: Try linking up your Blend playlist with Group Session. It’s like having a listening party where everyone’s DJing at the same time. Perfect for when you’re chilling in different places but want to feel like you’re hanging out together.

• – New Finds with Discover Weekly: Consider how your Blend playlist influences your Discover Weekly selections. While not a direct feature integration, the songs you and your friends add to your Blend playlist can inform Spotify’s algorithm, potentially introducing new tracks into each person’s Discover Weekly playlist

• – Never-Ending Tunes with Spotify Radio: By starting a Spotify Radio station based on your Blend playlist, you extend the journey, exploring new tracks and artists that resonate with the shared preferences of you and your friend. A nice way to broaden your musical horizons even further.

• – Visual Vibes with Spotify Canvas: As you explore your Blend playlist, tracks featuring Canvas visuals offer a richer, more engaging experience. Though subtle, this visual element adds depth to your listening, making the discovery process within Blend playlists even more immersive.

If you haven’t yet, check out our article on the Best Playlist Names to get you started with your search.

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