How do I get Music to play a selection of songs it’ll think I like?

I’d love to know if there’s a way for iTunes to play me a random selection of songs, based on songs I’ve listened to or songs it’ll think I’d like.


To be clear, I don’t mean a random selection of songs I already own. But songs from Apple’s entire music library, as I am a monthly subscriber.


A few years ago I was able to access MyName Radio Station on iTunes which is exactly the kind of thing I’d like. But it seems this function has gone.


Is it at all possible?

iPhone 12 mini

Posted on Apr 29, 2023 4:34 AM

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Posted on Apr 30, 2023 2:59 PM

Hello blueyama,


Welcome to Apple Support Communities. 


We understand that you want to know if there’s a way for Apple Music to suggest music based upon the songs you like. We are happy to help.


Please try the steps here to see recommend music: See recommended music on iPhone - Apple Support

"Select your favorite genres and artists

When you first tap Listen Now, you’re asked to tell Apple Music about your preferences. Apple Music uses these preferences when recommending music.

  1. Tap the genres you like (double-tap those you love, and touch and hold the genres you don’t care for).
  2. Tap Next, then do the same with the artists that appear.

To add a specific artist who isn’t listed, tap Add an Artist, then enter the artist’s name.

Tell Apple Music what you love

Do any of the following:

  • Touch and hold an album, playlist, or song, then tap Love or Suggest Less Like This.
  • On the Now Playing screen, tap the More button, then tap Love or Suggest Less Like This.

Telling Apple Music what you love and dislike improves future recommendations."


You can use the steps here to create a radio station: Listen to radio on iPhone - Apple Support

"Create a station

You can create a radio station based on a particular artist or song. Chances are, if you like that artist or song, you’ll like the music the station plays.

  1. Touch and hold an artist or song.
  2. Tap Create Station.

To create a station in Now Playing, tap the More button, then tap Create Station."


Let us know if you have further questions.


Take care.

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Apr 30, 2023 2:59 PM in response to blueyama

Hello blueyama,


Welcome to Apple Support Communities. 


We understand that you want to know if there’s a way for Apple Music to suggest music based upon the songs you like. We are happy to help.


Please try the steps here to see recommend music: See recommended music on iPhone - Apple Support

"Select your favorite genres and artists

When you first tap Listen Now, you’re asked to tell Apple Music about your preferences. Apple Music uses these preferences when recommending music.

  1. Tap the genres you like (double-tap those you love, and touch and hold the genres you don’t care for).
  2. Tap Next, then do the same with the artists that appear.

To add a specific artist who isn’t listed, tap Add an Artist, then enter the artist’s name.

Tell Apple Music what you love

Do any of the following:

  • Touch and hold an album, playlist, or song, then tap Love or Suggest Less Like This.
  • On the Now Playing screen, tap the More button, then tap Love or Suggest Less Like This.

Telling Apple Music what you love and dislike improves future recommendations."


You can use the steps here to create a radio station: Listen to radio on iPhone - Apple Support

"Create a station

You can create a radio station based on a particular artist or song. Chances are, if you like that artist or song, you’ll like the music the station plays.

  1. Touch and hold an artist or song.
  2. Tap Create Station.

To create a station in Now Playing, tap the More button, then tap Create Station."


Let us know if you have further questions.


Take care.

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