Spotify is rolling out new playback and queuing tools designed to keep listening smooth, including its own version of a 'play next' function. The company has also released an upgrade for offline listening.
The streaming service announced the changes to enhance user experience during playback sessions. These tools address common requests for better control over music queues and seamless transitions between tracks.
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Spotify announced a partnership with Universal Music Group to offer AI-powered remixing and cover song tools as a paid add-on for Premium subscribers. The streaming service also introduced a reserved ticketing feature for dedicated fans in partnership with Live Nation.
Spotify has introduced a new tool called Spotify 20: Your Party of the Year(s) that lets users review their entire listening history on the platform.
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Spotify has introduced a new beta feature allowing users to directly shape their AI-generated music taste profiles. Announced by Co-CEO Gustav Söderström at South by Southwest, the tool lets listeners adjust recommendations based on their preferences. It will roll out first in New Zealand in the coming weeks.
TikTok and Apple Music have announced a partnership introducing two new features: Play Full Song and Listening Party. These allow Apple Music subscribers to stream full tracks and join live listening sessions directly within the TikTok app. The integration aims to enhance music discovery and fan engagement without leaving the platform.
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Spotify and Universal Music Group have signed a licensing agreement that will let Premium subscribers create AI covers and remixes of UMG tracks. The deal was announced on May 21 during Spotify’s Investor Day. It marks a shift after Spotify’s earlier efforts to limit AI-generated content on the platform.
Pitchfork has shared its latest weekly playlist featuring tracks from several artists.
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Volumio, a Debian-based Linux distribution designed for high-quality audio on low-spec hardware, has released version 4.096. This update emphasizes reliability and audio performance over the newest Debian packages. It supports playback from local storage and streaming services like Spotify.