Spotify Archives

Spotify updates its mobile app

14/03/2023

Spotify updates its mobile app with previews of music, podcasts and audiobooks on its Home page together with search tools to aid discovery. Announced at this year’s Stream On event the updated interface takes its cues from Tik-Tok and Instagram and has received a mixed reaction from industry pundits. New feature updates include: Music, Podcasts & Shows, and Audiobook previews on Home – Simply tap into the Music, Podcasts & Shows, or Audiobooks feed to explore […]

Spotify creates an AI DJ

22/02/2023

Spotify creates an AI DJ using OpenAI technology to deliver a personalised guide that knows you and your music taste so well that it can choose what to play for you. This feature, first rolling out in beta and only available in the US and Canada, will deliver a curated line-up of music alongside commentary around the tracks and artists Spotify thinks you’ll like in a ‘stunningly realistic voice’. DJ will sort through the latest […]

How to exclude playlists on Spotify

10/02/2023

Spotify have introduced a new feature to improve personalization by excluding playlists from Your Taste Profile. This is useful for people who have specific playlists for specific activities, such as sleeping, working out, or parenting as their recommendations can sometimes over-index on songs and artists that don’t fit with their general listening habits. Your Taste Profile is Spotify’s interpretation of your taste based on what you listen to and how you listen to it. It […]

Spotify subscribers hit 205 million in Q4 2022

01/02/2023

Spotify subscribers hit 205 million in Q4 2022, a 14% increase year on year, according to its recently released Q4 2022 financial results. Monthly Active Users (MAU) increased 20% to 489 million. Revenue of €3166 million was up 18% year on year in the quarter. The streamer also showed strong growth in its ad-supported revenue of €449 million up 14% from a year before led by Podcasting gains. Despite these impressive growth figures the company continues […]

Spotify reveals its 2022 Wrapped podcasts

09/12/2022

Spotify reveals its 2022 Wrapped podcasts as part of its annual review of what’s popular with you and the rest of the world. This year Spotify expanded its podcast offerings in new countries providing more listeners around the world with new shows to binge. With more than four million podcasts, the platform offers something for every type of podcast listener. Globally, the most popular podcast for the third year running is The Joe Rogan Experience. Call Her […]

Spotify launches Audiobooks in US

27/11/2022

Update: 27/11/2022 – On Tuesday 22nd November, Spotify announced that audiobooks are also now available for purchase in the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. Spotify launches Audiobooks in US where Spotify listeners will be able to purchase and listen to more than 300,000 audiobook titles. The new service comes with a brand-new user interface that’s geared specifically for listening to audiobooks and fits them seamlessly alongside the music and podcasts available in the apps. […]

Spotify upgrades its Apple Watch app

11/11/2022

Spotify upgrades its Apple Watch app with improved playback and download options. You will be able to more easily browse and choose your favourite music and podcasts in Your Library, as well as more quickly download music to listen offline from the watch itself. There’s also a new sleek design with larger artwork, animations, and added functionality – like swiping to like a song. It’s also easier to spot new episodes marked with a blue […]