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[Feature Request] - "Random Artist" shuffle mode to prevent artist bias #519

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Add a "Random Artist" shuffle mode to ensure an equal distribution of artists during playback.

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Currently, the shuffle feature is track-based. I would like to propose a new shuffle logic (or a dedicated button) that picks a random artist first, and then plays their tracks.

The automatic logic would follow these steps:

Select an artist at random from the entire library.

Play a random track from that specific artist.

Once the track ends, repeat step 1 by selecting a new random artist.

Use Case

This feature is important for users who have a library with "imbalanced" discographies.

The problem: If Artist A has 100 songs and Artist B has 5 songs, a standard random shuffle will play Artist A twenty times more often than Artist B. This leads to a repetitive experience

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