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Spotify Premium integrates with leading DJ software in 51 countries

30/09/2025

Spotify has announced that Premium users in 51 countries can now access their full Spotify libraries and playlists within leading desktop DJ software — Rekordbox, Serato, and djay. This marks Spotify’s return to DJ integrations after years of absence, aiming to make it easier for music fans to mix and experiment. What’s New Premium subscribers can now log into Spotify inside supported DJ apps and browse their personal and editorial playlists, searching and mixing tracks […]

Spotify’s free tier gets a big upgrade

24/09/2025

Spotify has rolled out a set of major features to users of its free, ad-supported tier globally. These updates give free users more control and flexibility over what they listen to. Key new features Pick & Play: choose and play specific tracks from any playlist or album. Search & Play: search for any track and play it on demand. Share & Play: tap a shared link and listen instantly. Playlist Cover Customisation: design or customise […]

Spotify gets DJ style track transitions

19/08/2025

Spotify gets DJ style track transitions allowing music lovers and playlist experts alike to easily create unique playlists. Users can seamlessly transition between tracks, customize how they flow together, and enhance their mixes with features like volume, EQ, and effect curves. How to create seamless transitions on your playlist Open a playlist you’ve already created, or make a new one. Select ‘Mix’ from the toolbar and see your playlist change. Start with ‘Auto’ for an instant blend, or […]

Spotify expands its discovery tools

08/05/2025

Spotify expands its discovery tools enabling seamless discovery, intuitive playlist curation, and a uniquely personal listening experience. Optimize your listening sessions Queue – the three lines at the bottom of the Now Playing view, just got an upgrade for Premium users. The new design is easier to use and includes controls like Shuffle, Smart Shuffle, Repeat, and Sleep Timer. Premium users will also start seeing which songs Spotify recommends after your queued-up tracks end, so you can […]

Spotify expands AI Playlist to 40 new countries

01/05/2025

Spotify expands AI Playlist to 40 new countries to Premium users in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Caribbean helping even more users effortlessly turn their most creative ideas into playlists. Since AI Playlist in beta launched last year, Premium users have used it to create millions of playlists, with the goal of finding music that fits any mood or moment. Playlists on Spotify are great sources for discovery, fostering deeper relationships between artists and fans. […]

Spotify adds Concerts Near You playlist

30/04/2025

Spotify adds Concerts Near You playlist a personalized playlist that helps you discover upcoming concerts in your area. Inspired by your listening habits, Concerts Near You is updated on Wednesdays with 30 songs from artists performing nearby. Concerts Near You gives users access to full event details and ticket links directly from expandable track rows in the playlist. And since live music is better with friends, both the playlist and the event info listed within […]

Spotify rolls out Audiobooks to Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Liechtenstein

16/04/2025

Spotify rolls out Audiobooks to Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Liechtenstein allowing Premium listeners access to 350,000 audiobooks, including titles in German, French, and Italian. Eligible Premium subscribers will receive 12 hours of audiobook listening each month, and additional 10-hour allocations can be purchased as needed from €9.99. Listeners without an eligible Premium subscription will be able to pay to unlock access to individual audiobook titles a la carte. In Germany, there’s a rich tradition of […]