{"id":105239,"date":"2025-07-14T11:40:29","date_gmt":"2025-07-14T10:40:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/?p=105239"},"modified":"2025-07-14T11:40:32","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T10:40:32","slug":"youtube-music-is-making-it-easier-for-users-to-start-radio-discover-new-music-and-see-when-theyre-on-shuffle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/youtube-music-is-making-it-easier-for-users-to-start-radio-discover-new-music-and-see-when-theyre-on-shuffle\/","title":{"rendered":"YouTube Music is making it easier for users to start radio, discover new music and see when they\u2019re on shuffle"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 style=\"user-select: auto;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; user-select: auto;\">New features aim to enhance the music streaming experience on YouTube Music and make it more rewarding for fans and artists alike.<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/free-youtube-music-distribution-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube Music<\/a> is getting a little easier to use, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/9to5google.com\/2025\/07\/11\/youtube-music-shuffle-repeat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">9to5Google<\/a>&#8211; and the changes might be more helpful than you think. 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You\u2019re not alone. YouTube Music\u2019s previous icons design relied on a slightly bolder style when toggled on, which many users found too subtle to be helpful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, YouTube Music is adding an accompanying white dot underneath shuffle and repeat icons when they\u2019re active. It\u2019s a simple design change, but one that makes the buttons much clearer and should solve a long-standing annoyance for users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"841\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-14-112851.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-105240 lazyload\"\/><figcaption>Old vs new (left vs right) icons<br \/><em>Image credits: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/9to5google.com\/2025\/07\/11\/youtube-music-shuffle-repeat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>9to5Google<\/em><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The feature isn\u2019t widely rolled out yet, with 9to5Google finding it in a server-side update with YouTube Music 8.26 on Android.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/9to5google.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/YouTube-Music-quick-start-radio.jpg?strip=info&amp;w=1080&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"264\" height=\"592\"\/><figcaption><em>Image credits: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/9to5google.com\/2025\/07\/11\/youtube-music-shuffle-repeat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>9to5Google<\/em><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3>A new way to start radio<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube Music is also adding a faster way to launch a radio station. Building on its <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/youtube-music-radio-builder\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">existing radio builder tool<\/a>, a new \u201cMake a quick start radio\u201d feature on the Home screen lets users select up to eight artists and hit \u201cPlay now\u201d to instantly generate a custom radio station. You can still add songs and albums during playback by tapping the \u201cMore\u201d option in the top right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For artists, this could help push discovery further. With fans more easily spinning radios built around their music, there\u2019s a better chance your music could be surfaced to new ears who are into your kind of music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>\u201cReleases for you\u201d tab<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently being widely rolled out is the \u201cReleases for you\u201d section. Found at the bottom of album pages on Android, iOS, and web, it offers users personalised suggestions for other new music they might enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It works in a similar way to <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/how-to-get-my-music-on-apple-music\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apple Music<\/a>\u2019s existing \u201cYou Might Also Like\u201d &#8211; and that\u2019s no bad thing. It not only helps listeners find more of music that they may love, but also gives artists another way to grow their reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While none of these are massive headline-grabbing features, they certainly enhance the YouTube Music experience. 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