Tip of the week: Simpler Spotify playlists
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Spotify’s new playlist maker: Spotify is experimenting with a quick way to generate playlists based on a handful of artists. Just visit spotify.com/supergrouper on your phone, then choose the artists you want to include. Spotify will spit out a playlist that you can then open in the Spotify app.
While it’s no substitute for the demise of Spotify Stations, it does at least simplify the act of creating a mix based on multiple specific artists. (In addition to playing the playlist itself, you can also tap “…” and select “Go to radio” to hear similar music based on the artists in the playlist.)
Cheap music streaming: While we’re on the topic of streaming music, Best Buy has brought back its deeply-discounted Tidal subscriptions, letting you get three months of the streaming music service (including HiFi Family plans) for just $1 total. This deal is available even if you’ve subscribed before—I’ve redeemed Best Buy’s offer three times now—and you can cancel immediately after signing up to avoid being billed full price.
Just note that subscriptions are managed through Best Buy, so you’ll have to cancel through Best Buy’s subscription portal after you’ve redeemed the offer. (Make sure to select “Keep until subscription expires” when you do.)