Spotify: the best tips for searching

Since the search for songs on the music platform "Spotify" can be difficult, we give you tips for the search function in this practical tip so that you can find specific artists or songs faster and better.

Spotify: key terms for searching

Each song can be found using certain search terms. Since the operators and producers want the song to be found often, they make it easy for you.

• "Keywords" are the words that are of significant importance in your search. This can be a special feature in the name or in the song.
• If you want to search for the current Schlager queen, just enter "Helene" and "breathless". The combination of these keywords brings you to your favorite song.

Tips for the search filters on Spotify

Spotify also thought of search filters. You can use these to further refine your search. All filters and operators can be combined with each other.

• "And", "OR" and "NOT" are the three best known operators. If you enter them together with artists or albums, other search results will appear.

Targeted Spotify search with commands

In addition to the most popular filters, you can also search more specifically for artist, artist or album. Simply enter the following commands in the search bar.

• "artist:" - shows you all the songs of a singer.
• "track:" - shows you all songs with the selected search terms.
• "album:" - shows you all matching albums.
• "genre:" - Shows you all titles with the corresponding genre.
• "label:" - Shows you all labels with the search term.
• "isrc:" - Shows you the songs that correspond to the entered "International Standard Recording Code".
• "upc:" - Shows you all songs that correspond to the entered "Universal Product Code"
• Example: If you search for "year: 2000-2004" AND "artist: Eminem", you will only find the older songs of the rap star.

Note: We have prepared further tips and tweaks about the streaming service Spotify for you in the next article. Also read the 7 best apps for the music service.