Spotify Uses AI to Tell the Stories Behind Songs
Spotify has begun beta testing a new AI-powered feature called 'About the Song' for Premium subscribers. This tool delivers background stories, lyric meanings, and interesting details about tracks being listened to via scrollable cards. The feature is currently being tested in countries including the US, UK, Canada, and Australia.
Spotify Enriches Music Experience with AI
The world's leading digital music platform, Spotify, has added another step in its journey to personalize and enrich the user experience. The company has launched a new feature called 'About the Song' in beta, developed specifically for Premium subscribers. This feature aims to use artificial intelligence technology to present users with the story behind each song, artist notes, and technical details.
How Does the 'About the Song' Feature Work?
The new feature operates via scrollable cards that appear on-screen while a song is playing. Users can access numerous details about the track they are listening to—from its writing process and lyrical references to interesting anecdotes from the recording studio and equipment used in production. Spotify's advanced AI algorithms compile this information by analyzing both the platform's own vast music database and licensed third-party content sources, presenting it to the user in a summarized format.
The most notable aspect of the feature is its ability to offer personalized content based on listening habits, rather than being a static information page. The system can adjust the focus of the story it tells by considering the user's frequently listened genres, favorite artists, and interacted playlists. For example, while a rock fan might be told about the technical details of guitar riffs, a pop listener could receive more information about the song's writing camp process or its chart success.
Which Countries and Users Can Access It?
Spotify is currently rolling out the 'About the Song' feature gradually. The beta phase is limited to Premium users in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. Free users cannot benefit from this feature for now. This situation aligns with Spotify's strategy of offering advanced, value-added features to its paying subscriber base first.
