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Stream Spotify while using Strava

17/04/2023

Stream Spotify while using Strava using their new integration that enables users to easily stream music, podcasts and audiobooks while tracking their workout activities on Strava. Listeners can play, pause, resume, skip, and browse Spotify favourites from the record screen on Strava. This new integration removes the need for Spotify users to switch between apps and allows them to easily tap into the motivation that gets them moving. Ian Geller, VP of Business Development at Spotify said, […]

Spotify introduces Niche Mixes

06/04/2023

Spotify introduces Niche Mixes which are personalized playlists for almost anything you can think of. Many of Spotify’s listening recommendations come in the form of Spotify Mixes, a favourite feature for its users. Listeners spend hours tapping into their feels with personalized Mood Mixes, getting nostalgic with custom Decades Mixes, and discovering new artists with Genre Mixes in their ongoing search for the perfect playlist to match the moment. To access Niche Mixes, just go to the Made For You hub […]

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 […]