In this installment of [Music Journey—How to Use Spotify—Vol. 5], we'll show you how to check out new releases on Spotify.

A huge amount of new music is released on Spotify every day from all over the world. It can be difficult to keep track of what artists have released, but Spotify makes it easy. Here, we'll introduce ways to keep up with new releases from your favorite artists and new release playlists. You'll never miss a beat!

1. "Browser" > "New Releases"

From the Spotify menu, navigate to "Browser" > "New Releases" to see a list of new releases carefully selected by Spotify's music curators. There's no distinction between albums and singles. If you're interested, click to check out the details.

2. New Music Wednesday

New Japanese music is often released every Wednesday, and the "New Music Wednesday" playlist is updated accordingly. This playlist covers almost all new releases from famous Japanese and international artists, so you can enjoy it just by checking it out!

3. New Music Friday

This global new music playlist has over 3.6 million followers worldwide. If you're looking for new Western music only, this is the place to go!

4. Weekly Buzz

Check out the latest music happenings in Japan and overseas all in one place.

5. Release Radar

As mentioned last time, this playlist notifies you of new releases by your favorite artists, as well as artists with related or similar tastes, every Friday. If you follow your favorite artists, you can be sure to catch their latest releases with this playlist.

6. Monday Spin

This is the official Spotify playlist run by music media company Spincoaster. It's updated every Monday with the latest music from edgy artists carefully selected by Spincoaster. The song selection and order are carefully curated. If you want to listen to new, trend-setting music, whether it's Japanese or foreign, this playlist is for you.

7. Fashion Headline Selection

Fashion Headline is updated weekly, featuring the latest music and artists recommended by our editorial team.



It's no exaggeration to say that if you check out these playlists, you'll cover almost all of the major new releases from around the world. In addition to these, there are many other playlists for new releases run by Spotify and media outlets. Chart playlists and regularly updated playlists also contain many new releases. Be sure to find a playlist that will help you find new releases that suit your tastes.