YouTube Music may bring back Google Play Music's "I'm Feeling Lucky" feature

If you’re the indecisive type, YouTube Music might have something brewing that’ll make your music-listening experience a whole lot more exciting. It seems the streaming giant is testing the waters with a revival of a fan-favorite feature from its predecessor, Google Play Music: the “I’m Feeling Lucky” button.

For the uninitiated, the “I’m Feeling Lucky” feature was a hit back in the Google Play Music days. With just one tap, it curated a personalized radio station based on your play history, likes, and musical preferences. The result? A delightful potluck of songs you’d probably enjoy but didn’t even know you wanted to hear. It was the perfect remedy for those “What do I listen to?” moments, and fans have been clamoring for its return ever since Google Play Music went the way of the dodo.

Well, their prayers might just be answered. A screenshot recently shared on the YouTube Music subreddit shows a “Feeling Lucky” button prominently displayed in the app’s quick-access section. Some lucky users appear to be part of a limited test for this long-awaited feature. If the feedback is any indication, it’s already earning rave reviews.

The feature is a nostalgia trip for longtime Google Play Music users. Back then, it wasn’t just about throwing random tracks together; the algorithm carefully crafted a mix that could introduce you to new artists, resurrect forgotten favorites, and keep things fresh. I loved its unpredictability and personalized touch, and some even claim it was better at music discovery than YouTube Music’s current offerings. But there’s more to this test than just nostalgia. YouTube Music’s “Feeling Lucky” button appears to have learned a few new tricks. It’s reportedly serving up not only songs but also community playlists, radio stations, user mixes, and even podcasts.

While it’s still early days, and the feature hasn’t rolled out widely, its presence is enough to stir up excitement. Whether it becomes a permanent fixture or fizzles out in the testing phase remains to be seen. But for now, it’s clear that YouTube Music is looking for ways to bring a little more spontaneity — and maybe a touch of nostalgia — into your listening experience.

But YouTube Music isn’t the only part of Google’s media empire testing a “surprise me” feature. Over on the main YouTube platform, there’s talk of a “Play Something” button being trialed for Shorts. Much like its musical counterpart, this button promises to whisk users away into random content tailored to their tastes.

The timing of these experiments is no coincidence. Both features seem designed to address user fatigue — a common issue on platforms with seemingly infinite content. Even with all those options, sometimes you just want to press a button and let the algorithm take over.

So, if you spot the “Feeling Lucky” button in your YouTube Music app, give it a spin. Who knows? You might just stumble upon your next favorite song, artist, or podcast.