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Create playlist from song you are currently listening to on Apple Music

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October 6, 2018
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I might sound like an idiot here - but bear with me - I’m listening to a song on Apple Music through the Sonos app and would like to listen to similar sounding songs in a playlist (using a mix of my own library and songs not in my library). Is there a a way to do this through the Sonos app? Through the Apple Music app I would just tap “create station” but I seem unable to do similarly through the Sonos app.

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Best answer by Smilja

I might sound like an idiot here - but bear with me - I’m listening to a song on Apple Music through the Sonos app and would like to listen to similar sounding songs in a playlist (using a mix of my own library and songs not in my library). Is there a a way to do this through the Sonos app? Through the Apple Music app I would just tap “create station” but I seem unable to do similarly through the Sonos app.

This option is already there. Just click (Desktop Controller) / tap (iOS/Android app) the three dots next to the song from which you'd like to "Start Station".

Edward R

Retired Sonos Staff

Hi, brianleolong. Welcome to the community. Thanks for the great suggestion, we will be sure to pass this along for you. In the meantime, please let us know if you need anything else.

Try searching our articles for help with your question: https://www.sonos.com/en/support

SmiljaAnswer

I might sound like an idiot here - but bear with me - I’m listening to a song on Apple Music through the Sonos app and would like to listen to similar sounding songs in a playlist (using a mix of my own library and songs not in my library). Is there a a way to do this through the Sonos app? Through the Apple Music app I would just tap “create station” but I seem unable to do similarly through the Sonos app.

This option is already there. Just click (Desktop Controller) / tap (iOS/Android app) the three dots next to the song from which you'd like to "Start Station".

»And the world is like an apple whirling silently in space, Like the circles that you find in the windmills of your mind.« (›Windmills Of Your Mind‹ [1967]. Music by Michel Legrand ; English lyrics written by Alan & Marilyn Bergman)

Edward R

Retired Sonos Staff

Thanks, Smilja. I didn't realise this existed for Apple Music as well. Thank you for pointing that out.

Try searching our articles for help with your question: https://www.sonos.com/en/support

Smilja

My pleasure, Edward. 🙂

»And the world is like an apple whirling silently in space, Like the circles that you find in the windmills of your mind.« (›Windmills Of Your Mind‹ [1967]. Music by Michel Legrand ; English lyrics written by Alan & Marilyn Bergman)

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brianleolongAuthor

Contributor I

Thank you, Smilja. Not sure how I missed that!

Smilja

You're welcome, Brian. 🙂

»And the world is like an apple whirling silently in space, Like the circles that you find in the windmills of your mind.« (›Windmills Of Your Mind‹ [1967]. Music by Michel Legrand ; English lyrics written by Alan & Marilyn Bergman)

Smilja

P.S. You also can "Start Station" on the 'Artist Info' tab.

»And the world is like an apple whirling silently in space, Like the circles that you find in the windmills of your mind.« (›Windmills Of Your Mind‹ [1967]. Music by Michel Legrand ; English lyrics written by Alan & Marilyn Bergman)

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brianleolongAuthor

Contributor I

Thanks Smilja. Having thought the issue was settled, I've since encountered the problem again - and I think I've identified the circumstances the issue occurs....

Of note, I use Sonos through iOS, not a laptop.

I've attached some photos to help explain - when I search for a song e.g. Everlong by the Foo Fighters, options from both Apple Music and My Library will populate (see photo 1). When I select the song from Apple Music and tap the three dots I get this screen (photo 2) with no option to "Start Station". But, when I select the song to play from "My Library" and tap the three dots I get a different screen (photo 3) with the option to "Start Station". This is curious, as the song in "My Library" is still being played from my Apple Music subscription (i.e.it is not "On this iPhone")

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