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Can't play an artist's discography on the desktop app

Plan Premium Device PC / Android My Question or Issue This happened a few days ago. Normally when i clicked an Artist > Discography > Show All > And play a song, the next song was from the next album of the artist. Now, the next song is a random one ...

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xanovich

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Issue : no volume control in spotify when exclusive mode is activated

Premium member, France, Windows 10 64 bits updated, Focusrite Audio solo usb external soundcard updated, Desktop app updated I talk with the customer service, we try to solve my problem and they told me that it should be an issue that I have to talk ...

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MIKAAAAEL

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Black Screen (June 15 2026 install)

PlanPremiumCountryCanadaDeviceDesktop PC IntelOperating SystemWindows 11 My Question or IssueFollowed clean re-install instructions after getting black screen at startup. Installed the latest June 15 version from the Windows Store. Ran once without p...

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hroski

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Windows Troubleshooting Guide

Having trouble with the Spotify desktop app? Here’s a step-by-step guide of general troubleshooting steps known to resolve a multitude of issues. Basic troubleshooting Restart the Spotify app as well as your PC. Make sure both the app and Windows are...

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Superuser Contribution Video option on songs make playback stop

When I use the app and the song features a video, it will not play. I don't care about the video, but I want to hear the music. All I get is a message that says:"Beklager, vi kan ikke spille av dette innholdet"...no reason, no troubleshooting availab...

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When I use the app and the song features a video, it will not play. I don't care about the video, but I want to hear the music. All I get is a message that says: "Beklager, vi kan ikke spille av det...

Ivelina

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Superuser Contribution Spotify app shows up as "Chrome" in Volume Mixer

PlanPremiumDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 11 My Question or IssueAs title says, Spotfy shows up as "Chrome" in Volume Mixer. I have experienced this issue before when using the Spotify app from Microsoft Store, but switching to the standalone app do...

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Plan Premium Device PC Operating System Windows 11   My Question or Issue As title says, Spotfy shows up as "Chrome" in Volume Mixer. I have experienced this issue before when using the ...

nikofraid

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Spotify will crash after minutes of use, songs playing slowly

PlanPremiumCountryU.SDeviceDesktop PCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueI have an issue with spotify's stability, i will use the app for like 20-30 mins and then the app will start to slow down. Songs will take longer to start playing, pl...

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Plan Premium Country U.S Device Desktop PC Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue I have an issue with spotify's stability, i will use the app for like 20-30 mins and then ...

Jose_M

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Liked songs not being added to "Liked Songs" playlist on Windows Desktop

Hi! I’m having an issue on the Windows Desktop version of Spotify.When I like a song, it does not get added to my “Liked Songs” playlist.This problem happens only on the desktop app — on mobile, everything works normally.This has been happening for a...

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Hi! I’m having an issue on the Windows Desktop version of Spotify. When I like a song, it does not get added to my “Liked Songs” playlist. This problem happens only on the desktop app — on mobile, ...

Amay

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Superuser Contribution How do I browse English podcasts when my country is the Netherlands?

I live in the Netherlands. However, I prefer listening to English music and podcasts. When I try to find podcasts the explore page shows mostly Dutch podcasts. Is there a way to browse the English podcast?

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I live in the Netherlands. However, I prefer listening to English music and podcasts. When I try to find podcasts the explore page shows mostly Dutch podcasts. Is there a way to browse the English po...

Coconutcorn

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Spotify changes audio level when playing in the background of other apps

PlanPremiumCountryFinlandDeviceDesktop (PC)Operating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueHello, I hope I can explain my issue correctly: I have Spotify downloaded on my PC. The audio quality of Spotify changes, when the app is either minimized or in...

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Plan Premium Country Finland Device Desktop (PC) Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue Hello, I hope I can explain my issue correctly:   I have Spotify downloaded o...

bullit2

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Superuser Contribution The default zoom on the Spotify app on Windows is too zoomed in?

Every time I open the Spotify app on Windows it looks super zoomed in and I have to manually zoom out. Is there any way to set up the default zoom upon app start? I can provide a screenshot if necessary.

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Every time I open the Spotify app on Windows it looks super zoomed in and I have to manually zoom out. Is there any way to set up the default zoom upon app start? I can provide a screenshot if necess...

Zac671

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Superuser Contribution Shuffling Music Off The Web Browser Of Spotify

PlanPremiumCountryUnited Kingdom Device(Windows PC)Operating System(Windows 10) My Question or IssueSo for no reason at all, shuffling music from specific artists on Spotify off the web browser directly has now suddenly stopped including every song f...

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Plan Premium Country United Kingdom   Device (Windows PC) Operating System (Windows 10)   My Question or Issue So for no reason at all, shuffling music from specific artists on S...

Joan

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Possible bug in concerts listing

Hello all,I’m not sure if this is the right place to report it, but I hope someone from the Spotify developer team can take a look.On https://open.spotify.com/concerts/, it seems the page only displays concerts based on my actual location. Although t...

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Hello all, I’m not sure if this is the right place to report it, but I hope someone from the Spotify developer team can take a look. On https://open.spotify.com/concerts/, it seems the page...

uzuce

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Superuser Contribution My Spotify (Windows 11) stops working after one Song

I've performed several clean reinstalls and even tried downloading from different sources, but after restarting Spotify once after the download, it stops playing songs as soon as the first song ends.

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I've performed several clean reinstalls and even tried downloading from different sources, but after restarting Spotify once after the download, it stops playing songs as soon as the first song ends.

gustavoamg

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Superuser Contribution Where is Listening history on desktop.?

I followed the steps on the website, and can see the queue of upcoming songs, but there is no option to click to see the songs I just heard.

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I followed the steps on the website, and can see the queue of upcoming songs, but there is no option to click to see the songs I just heard.

erikplesko

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Windows App – Can’t play anything inside

PlanFreeCountryPortugalDeviceWindows PCOperating SystemWindows 11 My Question or IssueHi! I’m having a persistent issue with the Spotify Windows app.The app opens normally, but I can’t play anything inside channels, podcasts or playlists.The play but...

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  Plan Free Country Portugal Device Windows PC Operating System Windows 11   My Question or Issue Hi! I’m having a persistent issue with the Spotify Windows app. The app opens n...

Amay

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Superuser Contribution Turn OFF Album Art?

PlanPremiumCountryCanadaDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueIs there a way to turn off the album art tiles on the playlists that were just added? Because wow, I absolutely HATE THIS, it takes up too much space, I don't want to see ...

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Plan Premium Country Canada Device PC Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue Is there a way to turn off the album art tiles on the playlists that were just added? Because w...

JasonDelta

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Superuser Contribution Blurry Profile Picture (already tried older fixes)

PlanFreeOperating SystemWindows 11I am only experiencing this issue on the browser version of Spotify My Question or IssueEvery image I upload for my profile picture looks fine initially, but when I refresh the page it becomes blurry and low quality....

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Plan Free Operating System Windows 11 I am only experiencing this issue on the browser version of Spotify   My Question or Issue Every image I upload for my profile picture looks fine ini...

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Superuser Contribution Unable to access equalizer on my desktop. There is no on/off switch available.

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueI am new to spotify with a premium plan. I am not able to access the equalizer. I can see the...

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Plan Free/Premium Country   Device (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)   My Question or Issue I am ne...

Dessi

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CROSSFADE BUG

PlanPremium DeviceDesktopOperating SystemWindows 11 Issue: When having crossfade ON & repeat current song OFF and i try to restart the song , the ending part of the previous song plays again at the start and it's really annoying. please try to fix th...

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Plan Premium   Device Desktop Operating System Windows 11   Issue:  When having crossfade ON & repeat current song OFF and i try to restart the song , the ending part...

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Superuser Contribution Podcast comment section not showing threads

PlanPremiumCountryAustraliaDeviceLenovo Legion Pro 7Operating SystemWindows 11 Home My Question or IssueWhen I open a podcast episode I cannot see the threads for each comment, just the original comment. For example, I'm looking at one now and it say...

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Plan Premium Country Australia Device Lenovo Legion Pro 7 Operating System Windows 11 Home   My Question or Issue When I open a podcast episode I cannot see the threads for each commen...

OscarDC

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Superuser Contribution copying artist bios

PlanFamilyCountryCanada DeviceAspire laptopOperating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueHello. When I discover an artist I like on Spotify I click on the "about the artist" link and then I might copy and cut and paste t...

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Plan Family Country Canada  Device Aspire laptop Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)   My Question or Issue Hello. When I discover an artist I like on Sp...

Joan

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Superuser Contribution Spotify is preventing the computer from shutting down or restarting.

Spotify is preventing the Windows 11 computer from shutting down or restarting. This event occurs in Event Viewer: Process C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\SpotifyAB.SpotifyMusic_1.275.510.0_x64__zpdnekdrzrea0\Spotify.exe from package SpotifyAB.SpotifyMu...

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Spotify is preventing the Windows 11 computer from shutting down or restarting. This event occurs in Event Viewer:   Process C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\SpotifyAB.SpotifyMusic_1.275.510.0_x64...

Joan

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Desktop app closing immediately

PlanPremiumCountryUnited KingdomDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueThe Spotify desktop app is closing immediately after login on Windows 10. This occurs when opening the application after installation and login with the window sho...

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Plan Premium Country United Kingdom Device PC Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue The Spotify desktop app is closing immediately after login on Windows 10. This occurs w...

mcfrankie

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