On mobile, go to Your Library, tap the plus icon, choose Blend and tap Invite. On desktop, go to Search, then Browse all, Made for You and Create Blend, and click Invite. Either way, you then send the link to the people you want in, and you can invite up to 10 friends.
Before you start your Blend
- Decide who's getting the link. You can invite up to 10 friends, so pick the group before you send anything.
- Check what you're showing. Your picture and username are visible to the whole group, so make sure you're happy with them.
- Work out where you'll start it. The route on your phone isn't the same as the route on desktop.
- Have a way to reach them. The invite is a link you send, so you'll need a chat or message thread with each friend.
Starting a Blend on your phone or computer
On mobile
- Go to Your Library.
- Tap the plus icon.
- Choose Blend.
- Tap Invite.
- Send the link to your friends.
On desktop
- Go to Search.
- Under Browse all, select Made for You.
- Select Create Blend.
- Click Invite.
- Send the link to your friends.
Those are the routes on Spotify's help page for social recommendations. Sending the link is the last thing you do, and the rest is down to your friends joining. Don't judge the playlist on day one either: it's drawn from everyone's listening, so it'll keep changing.
What your Blend does once people join
A Blend is a shared playlist that combines the music you and everyone else in it listen to. It updates daily, with songs based on all of your listening activity, so you won't be looking at the same list next week and you don't have to maintain it. That's the real difference from a playlist you build by hand. It also means your own listening shows through, so if you've spent a week on one embarrassing album, the group may well spot it.
If you'd rather choose every track yourself and pass it round, sharing a Spotify playlist is the better fit. A Blend is for when you want the mix made for you, and you're happy for it to change without warning. Because it's still a playlist, you can also turn off shuffle if you'd like to hear it in the listed order.
There's a Blend story too, and you can share it. Here's how.
- Go to the Blend.
- Open the menu.
- Select View Blend story.
- Select Share this story.
Making a Blend with an artist instead of a friend
You aren't limited to friends. You can make a Blend with an artist too, but you'll need the artist's own invite link, and without it there's nothing to tap.
- Get the artist's invite link from their social media account, or from the Artist pick playlist on their Spotify profile.
- Tap the link.
- Tap Go to Blend in the app.
If you can't find a link in either place, there's no point hunting through the app for a button, because the link is the way in. Check back on the artist's social accounts and the Artist pick playlist.
Your friends can add their friends to the Blend
Sending the invite doesn't settle who's in. Other people in the Blend can add their friends, so the group can grow past the people you picked. People in playlists with social recommendations can see your profile picture and username, which means someone you've never met could see both if a friend of yours brings them in.
For most friend groups, that's fine, and I'd go ahead without a second thought. But if your username is your full name, or your picture is one you'd rather keep among people you know, change it first. Think of the invite link as something that can travel further than the person you sent it to, and if you only want the two of you in it, tell your friend not to add anyone.
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There's also a ceiling to plan around. Invites top out at 10 friends, so a whole office or a big family chat won't all fit. For a larger group, a shared playlist will serve you better than a Blend.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I find my Blend on desktop?
Once your friends have joined, it's in Made for You.
How do I get out of a Blend I don't want to be in?
Go to the Blend, open the menu and choose Leave Blend.
How often does the music change?
Every day. New songs are picked from what everyone in the group has been listening to.
Can anyone in the group invite extra people?
Yes. It isn't only the person who started it who can add friends, so you can't assume you'll know everyone in there.
Is Blend the only playlist with social recommendations?
No. Social recommendations can also appear in playlists like Friends Mix.
