Tag: Spotify

Spotify and FC Barcelona Extend Partnership Through 2030

October 17, 2025

Spotify and FC Barcelona are extending our partnership through 2030, continuing a collaboration that’s redefining how fans, players, and artists connect. The agreement spans the men’s and women’s first teams and includes front-of-training-kit branding, while the Spotify Camp Nou naming rights remain in place through 2034.

Since launching in 2022, the partnership has delivered unforgettable moments, from artist
jerseys to fan activations, blending music and football in ways that resonate globally. This extension reflects a shared commitment to shaping the modern fan experience and pushing the boundaries of what a club-platform partnership can be.

With the reopening of Spotify Camp Nou on the horizon and a new generation of Barça talent rising, Spotify and FC Barcelona are building the future together, one where culture, sport, and sound meet.

To learn more about our partnership, be sure to visit the FC Barcelona hub on Spotify.

Fresh Spins on Holiday Standards: The 2025 Spotify Singles Have Arrived

October 16, 2025

It might still be a little early to break out the tinsel and mistletoe, but Spotify’s already queuing up some holiday magic. This year’s Spotify Singles: Holiday Collection blends beloved covers with fresh new spins, setting the perfect soundtrack for easing into the festivities at your own pace.

Each year, a selection of artists is invited to record a cover of a classic holiday hit or offer their own spin on a seasonal favorite. For 2025, five artists have lent their voices to the tradition, reimagining timeless tracks in ways that feel distinctly their own.

This year’s lineup includes the following merry makers:

    • Ravyn Lenae offers a soulful, soaring version of “O Holy Night,” infusing the traditional carol with her smooth R&B stylings. “I grew up listening to this song, and I always thought it was so melodically beautiful [and] lyrically beautiful, so I’m excited to interpret it in my own little way,” she explained.
    • Jordan Davis brings a country warmth to the classic “O Come, All Ye Faithful,” rounding out the collection with rich vocals and heartfelt delivery. “‘O Come All Ye Faithful’ was a song I always loved growing up,” said Jordan. “To be able to put my own spin on it for the holiday season this year with Spotify is really special.”
    • Fall Out Boy delivers a high-energy rendition of “It Feels Like Christmas,” originally performed by The Muppets, giving the cult classic a rock-forward edge.
    • Poppy puts her signature alt-metal twist on Wham!’s “Last Christmas,” turning the wistful synth-pop staple into something moodier and more modern. “I chose this song because Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year,” she shared.
    • Sofia Camara takes on Coldplay’s “Christmas Lights,” bringing heartfelt vocals and a cinematic atmosphere to the beloved ballad. “I’m such a sad-girl-ballad vibe and this song … is really that, but in a Christmas version,” she said.

With each artist offering a new take on songs we all know and love, the Spotify Singles: Holiday Collection continues to be a space for both nostalgia and discovery. Whether you’re decking the halls or cozying up indoors, these tracks are ready to soundtrack your season.

Find these tracks, as well as past Spotify Holiday Singles, in our Holiday Collection playlist.

‘CultureCon Uncut’ Video Podcast Returns for Season 2 With Host Imani Ellis

October 16, 2025

In 2017, Imani Ellis launched CultureCon, a conference that’s become a must-attend event for more than 10,000 diverse creatives and Black professionals to connect, learn, and build community. CultureCon 2025 was packed with curated conversations designed to spark inspiration while celebrating the expansiveness of Black creativity.

Luckily, the conversation doesn’t end when the conference wraps. It continues on CultureCon Uncut, Imani’s video podcast that brings the unfiltered energy of the live event to fans everywhere. Now, Spotify is celebrating the return of the series for its second season.

Produced by The Ringer, the new season features Imani alongside special guest co-host Ike Slimster, a comedian and visual artist, in conversations with culture shifters blazing their own trails.

“We’re so proud to continue our partnership with CultureCon Studios to center and amplify the stories and creatives that shape our culture and community while celebrating creativity in all its forms,” said Kristin Jarrett, Lead, Equity, Diversity & Impact at Spotify.

The podcast’s return follows a powerhouse panel hosted by Spotify at this year’s CultureCon creative conference. On October 4, industry experts and creators—including Melyssa Ford, host of Hot & Bothered; Scott Evans, part of the new RADAR Creators class of 2025, co-host of Access Hollywood, and creator of the digital series House Guest; and Gil Arias, Spotify Creator Partner Manager—shared their insights on how to launch, grow, and thrive as audio and video creators. The conversation was moderated by none other than Xavier “X” Jernigan, the voice model for Spotify’s DJ in English.

Ready to dive in? Stream Season 2 of the CultureCon Uncut video podcast now.

Sony Music Group, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, Merlin, and Believe to Partner With Spotify to Develop Artist-First AI Music Products

October 16, 2025

AI technology is advancing quickly, bringing both new creative possibilities and challenges for the music industry. It’s critical for the music industry to join forces and act together to protect creativity while enabling innovation.

Stamping out the worst outcomes of Gen AI is an essential piece of the puzzle. Last month, we shared steps we’re taking to stamp out spam, impersonation, and deception in the age of AI.

We’ve also been hearing consistently from artists and their teams that emerging AI music products often don’t feel like they’re built to power their careers, their businesses, and their fan bases. Too frequently, they feel like short-term experiments built to compete with them, rather than long-term solutions designed to serve artists. That’s why Spotify’s focus has been on utilizing Gen AI technology to power features that connect fans and artists, like our AI DJ, personalized daylist, or AI Playlist, which help listeners discover their next favorite artists in new ways.

Today, we’re announcing plans to collaborate with Sony Music Group, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, Merlin, and Believe to develop responsible AI products that empower the artists and songwriters they represent, and connect them with the fans who support them. We hope to bring on additional rightsholders and distributors over time. 

Some voices in the tech industry believe copyright should be abolished. We don’t. Musicians’ rights matter. Copyright is essential. If the music industry doesn’t lead in this moment, AI-powered innovation will happen elsewhere, without rights, consent, or compensation. Together with rightsholders, artists, and songwriters, we are making significant investments in AI research and product development.

All products forged through this collaboration will put artists and songwriters first, through these four principles:

    • Partnerships with record labels, distributors, and music publishers: We’ll develop new products for artists and fans through upfront agreements, not by asking for forgiveness later.
    • Choice in participation: We recognize there’s a wide range of views on use of generative music tools within the artistic community. Therefore, artists and rightsholders will choose if and how to participate to ensure the use of AI tools aligns with the values of the people behind the music.
    • Fair compensation and new revenue: We will build products that create wholly new revenue streams for rightsholders, artists, and songwriters, ensuring they are properly compensated for uses of their work and transparently credited for their contributions.
    • Artist-fan connection: AI tools we develop will not replace human artistry. They will give artists new ways to be creative and connect with fans. We will leverage our role as the place where more than 700 million people already come to listen to music every month to ensure that generative AI deepens artist-fan connections.

Spotify is working with partners to put these principles into practice. We’ve begun building a state-of-the-art generative AI research lab and product team focused on developing technologies that reflect our principles and create breakthrough experiences for fans and artists. This work will combine our own R&D efforts with partnerships across the tech ecosystem, all shaped in close consultation with artists, producers, and songwriters. Our goal is to ensure the future of music innovation happens responsibly, and to invite the best minds in AI to help build it.

We’ve already begun work on the first product directions that bring these principles to life, with more to come as we continue to develop new tools and experiences for fans. We’re committed to ensuring AI enhances artistry, creates new opportunities for the industry, and keeps artists at the center of music.

Alex Norström, Co-President and Chief Business Officer, Spotify: “Technology should always serve artists, not the other way around. Our focus at Spotify is making sure innovation supports artists by protecting their rights, respecting their creative choices, and creating new ways for fans to discover and enjoy the music they love.”

Gustav Söderström, Co-President and Chief Product and Technology Officer, Spotify: “AI is the most consequential technology shift since the smartphone, and it’s already reshaping how music is created and experienced. At Spotify, we want to build this future hand in hand with the music industry, guided by clear principles and deep respect for creators, just as we did in the days of piracy. Our company brings deep research expertise to this opportunity and we’re actively growing our AI team and capabilities to drive the continued growth of the entire music ecosystem.”

Rob Stringer, Chairman, Sony Music Group: “We are pleased to be collaborating with Spotify to develop responsible generative AI offerings that broaden opportunities for artists and songwriters, whilst enhancing the music experience for fans. This is an acknowledgement that direct licensing in advance of launching new products is the only appropriate way to build them and demonstrates how a properly functioning market benefits everyone in the ecosystem and fuels innovation. We appreciate and applaud Spotify’s leadership at this critical period.”

Sir Lucian Grainge, Chairman & CEO, Universal Music Group: “For several years we’ve been driving initiatives with our partners to put artists at the center of the conversation about Gen AI and have struck Artist-Centric agreements that establish innovative new vehicles to unlock the opportunities presented by this revolutionary technology.  I commend Daniel, Alex and Gustav on taking these critical steps forward to advance this approach.  It is essential that we work with strategic partners such as Spotify to enable Gen AI products within a thriving commercial landscape in which artists, songwriters, fans, music companies and technology companies can all flourish.”

Robert Kyncl, CEO, Warner Music Group: “We’ve been consistently focused on making sure AI works for artists and songwriters, not against them. That means collaborating with partners who understand the necessity for new AI licensing deals that protect and compensate rightsholders and the creative community. We support Spotify’s thoughtful AI guardrails, and welcome the opportunity to pioneer the future together.”

Charlie Lexton, COO, Merlin: “Merlin’s approach to the use of AI in music is straightforward. We actively look for partners who respect and value copyright, respect and value artists and want to enrich, not displace, the creative community. Spotify’s principles on AI announced today demonstrate that same commitment. We are excited to work together to ensure these principles translate into products that genuinely enhance the creative and commercial eco-system – for the benefit of our independent members, their artists and their fans.”

Denis Ladegaillerie, Founder and CEO of Believe: “At Believe, we have always seen two sides to AI and GenAI. On the one side is ‘responsible AI,’ focused on artist and copyright protection, guided by our four principles of consent, control, compensation, and transparency. On the other side is ‘value-creative AI,’ innovations that place artists and their careers at the center, empowering creativity, accelerating music discovery, and deepening fan engagement. After supporting Spotify’s recent initiatives to strengthen AI protections, we are now thrilled to partner with Spotify to co-develop ‘value-creative AI’ tools that will fuel artist development and unlock new creative and commercial opportunities.”

Spotify Studios and The Ringer Video Podcasts Are Coming to Netflix

October 14, 2025

Early next year, your favorite video podcasts are getting a bigger stage. Spotify and Netflix are teaming up to bring sports, culture, lifestyle, and true crime video podcasts from Spotify Studios and The Ringer to Netflix to complement the streamer’s existing programming and unlock new audiences and wider distribution for the shows. 

Audiences will be able to watch select Spotify Studios and The Ringer video podcasts on Netflix starting in early 2026 in the US, with more markets to follow. This collaboration offers fans more ways to connect with the stories and voices they love. It’s a celebration of creators and a powerful step forward in how their work reaches the world. Some of the video podcasts that will be available to start include:

Sports

Culture/lifestyle

True crime

“At Netflix, we’re always looking for new ways to entertain our members, wherever and however they want to watch,” said Lauren Smith, Netflix VP of Content Licensing and Programming Strategy. “As video podcasts continue to grow in popularity, our partnership with Spotify allows us to bring full video versions of these top shows to both Netflix and Spotify audiences. From pop culture and lifestyle to true crime and sports, this curated selection of video podcasts adds fresh voices and new perspectives to Netflix, making our entertainment lineup more exciting than ever.”

Creativity in motion

This creative collaboration reflects how Spotify continues to evolve podcasting. What began as an audio-first medium is now a vibrant multi-format landscape. As the category matures, Spotify remains focused on innovation, scale, and creator success.

“This partnership marks a new chapter for podcasting,” said Roman Wasenmüller, VP and Head of Podcasts at Spotify. “Together with Netflix, we’re expanding discovery, helping creators reach new audiences, and giving fans around the world the chance to experience the stories they love and uncover favorites they never expected. This offers more choice to creators and unlocks a completely new distribution opportunity.”

Elevating the ecosystem

The collaboration also reinforces Spotify’s belief that when platforms work together, creators benefit. By partnering with Netflix, Spotify is helping creators captivate even more fans worldwide.

Looking ahead, Spotify plans to bring similar opportunities to a wider range of creators. Throughout this expansion, the core principles of Spotify’s podcasting model remain unchanged: Creators retain control, benefit from multiple revenue streams, and are supported in building sustainable businesses.

Together with Netflix, we believe the future of podcasting is becoming more dynamic, more visual, and more connected than ever.

‘The Toast’ Launches Video Episodes on Spotify

October 3, 2025

The Toast, the wildly popular daily podcast from sisters Claudia and Jackie Oshry, is now on video on Spotify. Fans can tune in each week to watch the duo’s unfiltered takes on pop culture, trending news, and everything in between, all delivered with their signature wit and chemistry.

With its sharp humor and loyal following, The Toast consistently ranks among Spotify’s most-listened-to lifestyle and entertainment podcasts. Now, the show’s expansion into video offers listeners a new, more immersive way to engage.

“We love giving Toasters new ways to enjoy the show, and now you can watch us right on Spotify,” said Claudia and Jackie. “It’s the same daily chat you know and love, just with even more ways to join in on the fun. And now, no matter where you are in the world, you can feel like you’re right there with us every morning.”

“We’re thrilled The Toast is bringing their video episodes to Spotify and giving fans a new way to engage with Claudia and Jackie’s smart, hilarious take on culture,” adds Jordan Newman, Spotify’s Head of Content Partnerships. “The Toast has become one of the most beloved daily shows, and expanding their video presence to Spotify will give fans a seamless way to enjoy the show wherever they are.”

Whether you’re a longtime listener or just joining the fan base, The Toast’s new video episodes offer a deeper, more dynamic way to experience the show’s humor, hot takes, and cultural recaps.

Watch new video episodes of The Toast on Spotify for free.

Spotify renforce la protection des artistes et des producteurs face à l’IA

September 25, 2025

La musique a toujours évolué avec la technologie. De la bande multipiste et des synthétiseurs aux stations audionumériques et à l’Auto-Tune, chaque génération d’artistes et de producteurs s’est emparée de nouveaux outils pour repousser les limites du son et de la création.

Ces dernières années, le développement de l’IA générative s’est accéléré à un rythme parfois déroutant, notamment pour les créateurs. Bien utilisée, elle ouvre des perspectives fascinantes pour les artistes comme pour les auditeurs. Mal utilisée, elle peut servir d’arme à des acteurs malveillants ou à des « fermes de contenus » qui inondent l’écosystème de contenus médiocres, trompent les auditeurs et nuisent aux artistes authentiques. Ce type de dérives dégrade l’expérience d’écoute et détourne injustement les redevances.

L’avenir de la musique est en train de s’écrire. Pour qu’il profite pleinement aux artistes et aux producteurs, il est essentiel de se protéger activement contre les dérives de l’IA générative.

Nous imaginons un futur où les artistes et les producteurs gardent le contrôle sur la manière d’intégrer l’IA à leur processus créatif. À eux les choix artistiques et à nous d’assurer leur protection contre le spam, l’usurpation d’identité ou les manipulations, et d’apporter aux auditeurs une transparence accrue sur ce qu’ils écoutent.

Ce combat n’est pas nouveau. Depuis plus de dix ans, nous investissons massivement dans la lutte contre le spam. Rien que l’an dernier, marqué par l’essor fulgurant des outils d’IA générative, nous avons retiré plus de 75 millions de morceaux indésirables de Spotify. La technologie évolue vite, et nous continuerons d’adapter nos règles. Voici les trois axes sur lesquels nous concentrons nos efforts :

    • Application renforcée contre les usurpations d’identité ;
    • Nouveau système de filtrage du spam ;
    • Transparence sur l’usage de l’IA grâce à des crédits musicaux normalisés.

Des règles plus strictes contre l’usurpation d’identité

Le problème : nous avons toujours eu une politique contre les contenus trompeurs. Mais, les outils d’IA ont rendu la création de deepfakes vocaux d’artistes célèbres plus facile que jamais.

Ce que nous annonçons : une nouvelle politique (lien) clarifie la manière dont nous traitons les signalements de clones vocaux IA et autres imitations non autorisées. Seule l’utilisation approuvée par l’artiste sera tolérée. Nous travaillons également avec les distributeurs pour bloquer, en amont, les tentatives de mise en ligne frauduleuse sur les profils d’artistes. Enfin, nous investissons dans des outils de détection pour accélérer les vérifications et permettre aux artistes de signaler une inadéquation dès la phase de pré-sortie. 

Pourquoi c’est important : cloner la voix d’un artiste sans son accord revient à exploiter son identité et à fragiliser son art. Certains artistes peuvent choisir de prêter leur voix à des projets IA et c’est leur choix. Notre rôle est de faire en sorte que ce choix leur appartienne toujours.

Un filtre anti-spam musical

Le problème : les paiements totaux de redevances sur Spotify sont passés de 1 milliard de dollars en 2014 à 10 milliards en 2024. Mais, ces montants attirent des acteurs malveillants. Les tactiques de spam (téléchargements massifs, doublons, manipulations SEO, morceaux artificiellement raccourcis et autres contenus médiocres) sont devenues plus faciles à exploiter à mesure que les outils IA facilitent la production de grandes quantités de musique. 

Ce que nous annonçons : cet automne, nous déploierons un nouveau filtre anti-spam musical. Un système capable d’identifier les uploaders et morceaux utilisant ces tactiques, de les marquer et d’arrêter de les recommander. Pour éviter les faux positifs, il sera déployé progressivement et enrichi de nouveaux signaux au fil du temps. 

Pourquoi c’est important : si elles ne sont pas contrôlées, ces pratiques peuvent diluer le pool de redevances et réduire la visibilité des artistes respectant les règles. Notre nouveau filtre protégera contre ces comportements et empêchera les spammeurs de générer des redevances qui devraient revenir aux artistes et auteurs professionnels. 

Transparence sur l’IA dans les crédits musicaux

Le problème : beaucoup d’auditeurs veulent savoir ce qu’ils écoutent et comprendre le rôle de l’IA dans la musique qu’ils téléchargent. Pour les artistes qui utilisent de manière responsable l’IA dans leur processus créatif, il n’existe aucun moyen sur les plateformes de l’indiquer. Nous savons que l’utilisation de l’IA ne suit pas un schéma binaire. Les artistes peuvent recourir à l’IA pour certaines étapes de leur production et pas pour d’autres. L’industrie musicale a besoin d’une approche nuancée de la transparence, plutôt que d’être contrainte à classifier chaque morceau comme « IA » ou « non IA ».

Ce que nous annonçons : nous contribuons au développement et soutiendrons le nouveau standard pour la transparence de l’IA dans les crédits musicaux, développé par DDEX. À mesure que ces informations seront transmises via les labels, distributeurs et partenaires musicaux, nous commencerons à les afficher dans l’application. Ce standard permet aux artistes et ayants droit d’indiquer clairement où et comment l’IA a été utilisée dans la création d’un morceau. Il s’agit ici de renforcer la confiance, et non de sanctionner les artistes qui utilisent l’IA de manière responsable. Cela n’aura pas d’impact sur la mise en avant ou la promotion des contenus sur Spotify. 

Pourquoi c’est important : en soutenant un standard et en favorisant son adoption généralisée, nous veillons à ce que les auditeurs accèdent aux mêmes informations, quel que soit le service utilisé. Cela permet de préserver la confiance dans tout l’écosystème musical, car chacun peut comprendre ce qui se cache derrière la musique qu’il écoute. Nous voyons cela comme une première étape importante, appelée à évoluer encore. 

Alors que l’IA transforme certaines étapes de la création musicale, nos priorités demeurent les mêmes. Nous investissons dans des outils pour protéger l’identité des artistes, renforcer la qualité de la plateforme et offrir plus de transparence aux auditeurs. Nous défendons la liberté des artistes d’utiliser l’IA de manière créative, tout en luttant activement contre les abus des « fermes de contenus » et les acteurs malveillants. Spotify ne crée ni ne détient de musique : nous sommes une plateforme de diffusion sous licence, où les redevances sont payées en fonction de l’engagement des auditeurs, et où tous les morceaux sont traités de la même manière, quels que soient les outils utilisés pour les produire.

Ces mises à jour s’inscrivent dans une démarche plus large : bâtir un écosystème musical fiable, au service des artistes, des ayants droit et des auditeurs. Nous continuerons à le faire évoluer au rythme de la technologie.

Spotify’s Free Experience Is Even Better—Here’s How to Make the Most of It

September 15, 2025

Every day, millions of people around the world turn to Spotify to enjoy the audio they love. We’re continually improving the service to help you discover music with Premium-only features like Lossless, AI Playlist, and Mix; features that work across the free and paid experience, like Messages and daylist; and playlists curated by our leading global music editorial team. It’s all designed to help listeners get closer to the artists they love and connect them with their next favorite songs. 

Today, we’re sharing ways the Free experience, where the majority of users start their Spotify journeys, is getting even better. We’re rolling out updates globally, making it easier (and more fun) than ever to listen, connect, and share music for free.

Whether you’ve previously tried Spotify or you’re a long-time streamer with our free experience, there’s a lot to love about these enhancements. You now have more control over how you listen: Search and play any track or jump right into something your friend just shared.

Our goal is to help you get the most out of your music. We’re continuing to invest in making Spotify the best place for fans and creators to meet—no matter how they listen.

So, if you’re ready to check out all the new features, here are some tips to help you dive in deeper and enjoy everything Spotify has to offer.

More control: Freedom to play, search, and share

We’ve made it as simple as possible to enjoy music and podcasts on our free experience, helping you discover new music or listen to an artist you love. Now you can:

    • Pick & Play Got a nagging earworm? Hit play in the Spotify app, and you can pick and play any song you want.
    • Search & Play Type in your favorite track and start listening instantly.
    • Share & Play Love sharing your favorite tracks with friends? Has an artist shared a new track on social that you want to hear? Tap to listen right away.

Your assignment: Discover the power of playlists

You can listen to songs you love for free via personalized playlists, through editorial playlists curated by our in-house music experts, or by making your own. It’s quick and easy to get started. Simply select your own title, then choose a few tracks to add. In the meantime, we’ll start recommending songs for you to add with the tap of a button.

And here’s the best part: The more music and podcasts you enjoy, and the more you tell us what you like, the more Spotify can personalize recommendations to help you discover even more songs, artists, and podcasts.

That’s so you: Personalize your playlist covers

So you’ve mastered the art of curating incredible playlists . . . now what? You can design your own playlist cover right on Spotify. Available in 128 Spotify markets around the world, this feature lets you add your stamp to your playlist covers with unique images, colors, text effects, and graphic elements that match the distinct vibe of your playlists. 

Whether you’re on iOS or Android, just head to our mobile app (reminder to make sure it’s up-to-date) and select a playlist you’ve created to get started. Then tap the three-dot menu and choose “create cover art.”

Pro tip: You can only save one custom cover art per playlist at a time, and each new cover you create will override the previous one for that specific playlist.

Soundtrack your daily mood with daylist

As you develop daily listening habits on Spotify, you’ll be able to discover music that suits a specific moment using daylist. This one-of-a-kind playlist understands and reflects what types of music you like to listen to during particular moments in the day, or on specific days of the week. Users on our free experience around the world will find their daylists regularly updating with different songs and titles. If, for example, you’re looking for songs that match your mood from sunup to sundown, daylist has you covered.

Pro tip: When you love a specific daylist playlist, you can copy and save it by tapping the three-dot menu, scrolling down to “Add to playlist,” and tapping “New playlist.” It will be available to revisit whenever you like.

Expand your musical horizons

Searching for your next favorite song but not quite sure where to start? You can easily discover new sounds with playlists like Discover Weekly. It brings you a fresh mix of personalized recommendations every week based on what you’ve been listening to, and the more you use Spotify, the better we get at finding just the right tracks, artists, and genres for you. Or check out Release Radar, which delivers the latest drops from the artists you follow. Even more, for the first time, clicking through and listening to the exact track your favorite artist just shared on their socials is easier than ever.

Lyrics: Your listening session copilot

With lyrics, you can connect to the song and artist you’re listening to on a deeper level and explore the meaning behind each song. 

When listening to a song with available lyrics, you can swipe up from the bottom of the Now Playing View in the Spotify mobile app to display the track’s lyrics, which scroll line by line in real time as the song plays.

Pro tip: See lyrics you want to share? You can send them straight from the app to friends on Instagram, WhatsApp, and more. It’s a simple way to share how you’re feeling through the music.

7 Ways Spotify’s New User Controls Put You in Charge of Your Listening

September 5, 2025

Your listening habits are as unique as you are—and this year, Spotify has introduced a wave of new features to help you personalize your experience. From playlist sorting and recommendation fine-tuning to voice-powered DJ sessions and new ways to switch up your Discover Weekly, it’s never been easier to play exactly what you’re in the mood for.

Here are seven new controls to try right now:

Explore Your Library with Smart Filters

Smart Filters in Your Library let you instantly sort your saved content by activity, mood, or genre. Here’s how it works:

    • Tap the filter icon in the top left of Your Library.
    • The Smart Filters menu will appear with options tailored to your saved content, organized by activity, mood, or genre.
    • Select a filter, and Your Library will update to match your choice.

Whether you’re queuing up a playlist for a run, searching for a podcast to unwind to, or picking an audiobook for your road trip, Smart Filters make exploring Your Library effortless.

Smart Filters are rolling out now and will be available for Premium users in the coming weeks on mobile and tablet devices in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, the UK, and the US.

Hide songs you don’t want to hear

Not feeling the vibe of a certain track? Tap the three dots at the top of the Now Playing view and select “Hide in this playlist” to skip it next time.

Snooze tracks for 30 days

Need a break from a song you usually love? The new Snooze feature, available for Premium users, lets you pause tracks from appearing in your recommendations for 30 days.

Refresh your Discover Weekly with genres

Discover Weekly is now more customizable than ever. Tap personalized genre buttons like pop, funk, or R&B at the top of the playlist to get a fresh 30-track mix based on your listening history. Whether you want to switch it up or stick with what you love, your playlist will instantly adapt to help you discover new favorites.

Take control of your queue

Premium users can enjoy a redesigned queue with upgraded controls that make it easier to shuffle, Smart Shuffle, repeat, or add a Sleep Timer. Once your queue ends, you’ll see Spotify recommendations you can keep or skip. Want full control? You can switch off Autoplay and Smart Shuffle in your settings.

Customize your playlist experience

For those looking to make playlists their own, we’ve upgraded the tools so you can easily Add, Sort, and Edit tracks to build your perfect sequence. It’s also easier to change your playlist title and create custom cover art to match the vibe. In select markets, you can generate new playlists from your Liked Songs by filtering them by genre or mood.

Talk to your DJ

Premium users can now ask DJ for a request by using their voices. Just tap and hold the DJ button and ask for any mood, genre, or vibe you want to hear. DJ will update your session, helping you uncover new tracks and reconnect with old favorites.

Wherever you listen, these new controls put you in charge of your experience. Head to Spotify now to customize your next listening session.

Amra and Spotify Strike a New Multi-Territorial Direct Licensing Agreement

August 21, 2025

Spotify and amra, the world’s first and only global digital licensing collection society, have entered into a direct multi-territorial, multi-year licensing agreement designed to deliver greater flexibility and value to amra’s songwriter and publisher clients.

The deal represents a broad direct license for digital mechanical and performing rights. Its framework reflects a genuinely collaborative effort between amra and Spotify, with considerations to enable new product features and formats. 

“This deal with amra increases our support of publishers and songwriters with new rights,” said Alex Norström, Co-President & Chief Business Officer, Spotify. “It expands the benefits of streaming for writers, artists, and rights holders, and unlocks additional value for fans as we deliver music around the world.”

Tomas Ericsson, CEO of amra, said, “Our priority and mission at amra is and will always be to maximize the digital value for our songwriter and publisher clients and to ensure their works are protected and valued fairly in the marketplace. This partnership with Spotify, which enables new innovation, reaffirms that commitment. We look forward to continuing to work with Spotify over the coming years.”

Kobalt and Spotify Strike New Direct Licensing Agreement

August 13, 2025

Spotify and Kobalt, the world’s largest independent music publisher, have entered into a direct, multiyear licensing agreement designed to deliver greater flexibility, efficiency, value, and protections to songwriters in the U.S.

This deal reflects the collaborative efforts between Kobalt and Spotify in building a licensing framework to enable new formats, innovations, and potential to connect creators and fans alike. The deal also reflects a broader shift toward licensing structures that allow songwriters to participate more directly in the value their work creates on streaming platforms.

“We’ve always believed that better partnerships lead to better outcomes,” said Alex Norström, Co-President & Chief Business Officer, Spotify. “This agreement with Kobalt boosts our support of songwriters through a licensing model that unlocks new growth and will expand the way music is made and shared today.” 

Laurent Hubert, CEO of Kobalt said, “As the largest independent music publisher dedicated to fighting for the rights of songwriters, this deal reaffirms our unwavering commitment to ensuring our songwriters are paid fairly for their work, and underscores the importance of progressive licensing models that reflect the real-world use of music across digital platforms. This partnership is a step in the right direction, and we look forward to continuing to work with Spotify to increase the value of songwriter royalties.”

How to Use, Create, and Share Spotify Codes

August 11, 2025

Whether you’re curating a playlist for your dorm, promoting an artist at a live show, or simply sharing your favorite album with friends, Spotify Codes make it easy to bring your listening experience into the real world. These scannable, QR-like tags allow you to quickly share and access any piece of content on Spotify, no typing or searching required.

What are Spotify Codes?

Spotify Codes are unique visual tags that can be scanned using the camera on your phone or within the Spotify app. Once scanned, they instantly take listeners to the linked content, whether it’s a song, album, playlist, artist profile, or even a branded page.

Using a Spotify Code is a breeze. Here’s how to scan a Spotify Code:

    1. Open the Spotify app on your phone.
    2. Hit the Search tab, then tap the camera icon in the top-right corner.
    3. Point your camera at the Spotify Code and let the app do the rest.

You can also create a Spotify Code:

    1. Open Spotify and find the content you want to share.
    2. Right-click on the content and hold “Option” (Mac) or “Alt” (PC) or tap the “…” icon on mobile or desktop.
    3. Select “Share,” then “Copy Spotify URI.”
    4. Paste the URI into SpotifyCodes.com, customize the design, and download your code.

You can adjust the color, size, and format to suit your needs, whether you’re designing flyers, posters, social posts, or stickers.

A few quick notes

Spotify Codes are designed to make sharing easier and more visual. However, if you’re planning to use them on physical products for sale, be sure to get the necessary permissions from the appropriate rights holders.

Spotify Codes offer a seamless way to share what you’re listening to online and off. From building community through a collaborative playlist to spotlighting an up-and-coming artist, these codes bring your musical world to others with just a scan.