After announcing their partnership with Starbucks, you may have thought Spotify would slow down with any major announcements. That couldn’t be any further from the truth as today the streaming giant had a few more tricks up their sleeve. Spotify is on a mission to solidify and maintain their position in the streaming world. The company is focused on understanding how music fits into our lives and they are rolling out a richer mobile music experience built around the premise of how people live their lives. Check out the new features below as explained by Spotify.
- The Now start page.�From the time you wake up until tonight’s party, the Now start page serves you the right music day and night. Need a Monday morning playlist pick-me-up? Done. The right tunes to help you focus after lunch? We’ve got you covered. And because Now learns what you like, you’ll be sure to hear the�right�music � selected from our in-house experts and your personal collection � whatever the occasion. Recommendations will adapt over time to fit your taste and mood.
- Spotify Running.�Every week millions of you lace up and hit the road to Spotify. Music is the perfect running companion but sometimes you need even more motivation to push on. That’s why Spotify Running is all about helping you go the extra mile. We’ve combined the best music on the planet � recommendations based on your listening history, multiple-genre playlists and original running compositions written by some of the world’s foremost DJs and composers � all tuned to your tempo and seamlessly transitioned to ensure you’ll never miss a beat. Start running and Spotify will detect your tempo, matching the perfect music in time to your step � making you a harder, better, faster, stronger runner.
- And that’s not all: this Summer we’re teaming up with Nike to bring new music experiences to their audiences around the globe. And later this year, you’ll be able to access the new Spotify Running experience through the Nike+ app. We’re also integrating the RunKeeper app with Spotify Running later this year.
On top of our improved music experience, we’re also introducing an expanded world of entertainment built around you:
- More Than Music.�For the first time, Spotify is adding video clips and audio shows to the music mix. We know there are times in the day you want to switch between music to catch up on the latest news, listen to your favourite podcast or simply watch something fun. And with a stellar range of entertainment to choose from there’s something for everyone. Spotify will suggest video and audio shows for you to watch and learn what you love.
- Spotify Originals.�We’re also serving up an exciting slate of original content to entertain your day. Check out our Running Originals � music specifically designed for running that dynamically adapts to your running tempo. A total of six original tracks, all found within Spotify Running, are available at launch. We’re also introducing a range of exclusive content, from Dance Move of the Day produced by Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls brand, to specially curated radio shows presented by artists including Icona Pop, Jungle and Tyler the Creator.
- Spotify now comes packed with entertainment, news and clips�from the likes of ABC, Adult Swim, BBC, Comedy Central, Cond� Nast Entertainment, ESPN, Fusion, Maker Studios,�NBCUniversal, TBS, TED and Vice News, with much more to come.