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Shuffle play

Shuffle any playlist, album, or artist profile to mix up what plays next.

Great for long playlists, switching up your listening, or when you just don’t feel like following orders.

Tap Shuffle play .

You can also switch shuffle on/off in the Now Playing bar:

Tap the Now Playing bar at the bottom of the screen (above the menu).
Note: On tablet, tap the album artwork in the side menu.
Tap Shuffle to switch it on.
Tap again to switch it off. Songs return to their original line-up.

Click Shuffle in the Now Playing bar at the bottom.

Click again to switch it off. Songs return to their original line-up.

Tip: You can also use your keyboard’s shortcuts:

If you have Premium you can listen to what you want, when you want - with or without shuffle.

If you’re using the free service, you can only shuffle music except on certain Spotify playlists such as those made for you.

Last updated: 12 August, 2021

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