Can't listen to Spotify using my AirPods through my Apple Watch

I have cellular service on my iwatch that works just fine. For some reason when I try to listen to spotify using my air pods through my iwatch it doesnt work unless my phone is near by. I know its possible to do this and I feel stupid that I cant get this to work. Any help would be greatly apprecoated, I am beyond frustrated.

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