You’re deep into your playlist, enjoying the flow, when suddenly that artist starts playing. Maybe their music just isn’t your thing, or you’ve heard the same song one too many times. It leaves you wondering: can you block an artist on Spotify so their tracks stop showing up? The good news is, yes—you can, but with a few limitations.
Curious about how it all works and what you can (and can’t) do? Read on for a full breakdown of how to block artists on Spotify and take control of your listening experience.
Can You Block an Artist on Spotify?
Yes, you can block an artist on Spotify but only if you’re using the mobile app. Spotify doesn’t have a true “block” feature like you might see on social media platforms, but it does offer a way to stop certain artists from playing in your personalized mixes and playlists.
When you visit an artist’s profile on the mobile app, there’s an option called “Don’t play this artist.” Once you tap that, Spotify will avoid including their music in things like Discover Weekly, Daily Mixes, Radio, and autoplay queues. It’s not a perfect block. You’ll still see their name in search results, and they might appear in playlists made by other users but their tracks won’t play automatically anymore.
