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'About the Song' section is rolled out on mobile devices, such as iOS and Android phones, although the functionality is not yet available. (Image: Spotify)

Spotify rolls out a new feature titled 'About the Song' for better music discovery

February 07, 2026 6:49 pm

The new feature brings short stories and behind-the-scenes details directly into the Now Playing screen.

The feature can also handle more personal or experimental requests. For example, users can ask Spotify to create a playlist based on songs they listened to when they first joined the platform, or to organise tracks in a specific order tied to their listening history. (image: Spotify)

Spotify’s Prompted Playlist lets users manage algorithm using their listening history

January 25, 2026 9:51 am

Prompted Playlist introduces a more interactive way to discover music, guided by both user input and listening habits.

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December 04, 2025 4:08 pm

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Spotify launches 3 new Premium tiers in India: Check pricing, new features, AI upgrades

November 14, 2025 9:09 am

In a first for India, Spotify is giving subscribers access to its high-quality ‘Lossless Audio’ streaming option under one of the new Premium plans.

Daniel Ek is one of Europe's most prominent tech entrepreneurs, having built Spotify into a rare global consumer technology leader from the region. (Image: Reuters)

Spotify founder Daniel Ek to step back from CEO role to focus on platform's 'long arc'

September 30, 2025 6:32 pm

He will focus on capital allocation and long-term strategy in what the company called a European-style chairman role.

Spotify flags price rises as it introduces new services: Report

August 25, 2025 8:06 am

The increases would be accompanied by planned new services and features.

Users can personalise the mixes by adding stickers and labels specifically designed for mixed playlists, as well as their own cover art. (Image: Spotify)

Spotify introduces Mix, a DJ-style feature to personalise playlists

August 19, 2025 7:14 pm

Spotify now features a way to add and alter track transitions ,allowing premium users to explore their full creativity.

Spotify to raise premium subscription price in select markets from September

August 06, 2025 9:21 am

Spotify said subscribers will receive an email explaining the price rise over the next month.

Future technologies may enable musicians to detect when their work is used in AI-generated music and ensure proper compensation. Over time, Spotify plans to expand this system to include distributors and other rights holders.(Express Image: Spotify)

Indian artists discovered over 11.2 bn times by first-time listeners in 2024: Spotify report

March 19, 2025 9:12 am

The Loud and Clear report revealed that since 2022, the number of Indian artists generating over Rs 50 lakh in royalties from Spotify alone has more than doubled.

Spotify is one of the most popular music streaming services in India.

How to boost the audio quality on Spotify

March 12, 2025 8:06 am

Optimise your Spotify experience for superior sound quality by adjusting simple settings and getting some high-quality audio gear.

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