Summary
This feature request is an extension to #448. I think #448 should be implemented before this.
The Tempus Android app makes available the instant mix function from any individual song (instant mix function from the 3-dot menu) and any Artist (as a radio station). It would be great to make this functionality also available through Android Auto.
Description
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To create a mix from a song, add a button to the playback menu. While the song is playing, the user could press the button to overwrite the playback queue with an instant mix seeded from the currently playing song. Playback would continue normally; after the end of the current song, the instant mix selection would start playing.
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Creating a mix from an artist should be functionally identical to starting the "radio" playback from the app. It's less clear to me how could be set up in the GUI. An option might be to add a dedicated element to the end of the item list shown when the artist is selected (e.g., an easily recognized item such as "Tempus artist radio mix").
Use Case
The instant mix is great, especially when one has a rough idea of the desired genre but doesn't have time to assemble a playlist (e.g., when driving). Issue #448 would add basic access to the instant mix functionality in Android Auto; this feature request would expose a higher degree of control, allowing the user to set the mood by seeding the instant mix with a specific song or artist.
Additional context
Song:
Artist:
Summary
This feature request is an extension to #448. I think #448 should be implemented before this.
The Tempus Android app makes available the instant mix function from any individual song (instant mix function from the 3-dot menu) and any Artist (as a radio station). It would be great to make this functionality also available through Android Auto.
Description
To create a mix from a song, add a button to the playback menu. While the song is playing, the user could press the button to overwrite the playback queue with an instant mix seeded from the currently playing song. Playback would continue normally; after the end of the current song, the instant mix selection would start playing.
Creating a mix from an artist should be functionally identical to starting the "radio" playback from the app. It's less clear to me how could be set up in the GUI. An option might be to add a dedicated element to the end of the item list shown when the artist is selected (e.g., an easily recognized item such as "Tempus artist radio mix").
Use Case
The instant mix is great, especially when one has a rough idea of the desired genre but doesn't have time to assemble a playlist (e.g., when driving). Issue #448 would add basic access to the instant mix functionality in Android Auto; this feature request would expose a higher degree of control, allowing the user to set the mood by seeding the instant mix with a specific song or artist.
Additional context
Song:
Artist:
