Spotify’s New Feature Lets You Blend Playlists Like a DJ

Instead of tracks stopping abruptly before the next begins, Mix allows you to add seamless, DJ-style transitions for a smoother listening experience.

Once enabled, the Mix option will appear in the toolbar of the playlists you’ve created. Tap Auto for instant blends, or dive deeper with presets like Fade and Rise. If you want to get hands-on, you can adjust volume, EQ, and effect curves, with waveform and beat data displayed to help you pick the perfect crossover point.

The feature is designed to be flexible: you can toggle transitions on and off at any time, save your Mix for later, and even collaborate with friends on shared playlists. Mixed playlists can also be personalised with unique cover art, stickers, and labels.

Spotify suggests the tool works best with genres built for smooth transitions, such as house and techno, but it’s just as handy for upgrading running playlists with consistent BPMs or crafting road trip soundtracks that keep the mood flowing. The app even displays tempo (BPM) and Camelot key information to make beatmatching easier when using Mix.

For now, Mix is rolling out in beta to eligible Premium subscribers, and availability may vary depending on your account and region. Spotify recommends updating your app to check if the option is live.

Spotify’s latest update isn’t going to replace a DJ’s turntables or a fully fledged Digital Audio Workstation (DAW), but in this writer's humble opinion, that’s not the point. It’s about making playlists more engaging, whether hosting a party or just running on the treadmill. For years, one of the knocks against streaming has been its passive, hands-off nature. Mix adds a layer of creativity to the equation — the chance to shape your listening, not just consume it.

At the same time, it’s worth remembering that different platforms are playing to different strengths. Qobuz, for instance, has built its reputation on high-resolution audio, fairer payouts, and a more ethical approach to artist support. Spotify, by contrast, continues to lean on convenience, scale, and features like Mix to keep users engaged. For Premium subscribers, this is likely to be a welcome new feature, and it sits somewhere between passive listening and the more hands-on experience offered by dedicated DJ apps such as edjing.

I’ll confess, I’ve been tinkering with a few of these myself — not to headline a club set any time soon, but just to see how far you can take a playlist when you’re given a little more creative control. The wider debate about what streaming should look like and who truly benefits from it isn’t going away.

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