{"id":2173874,"date":"2025-11-23T21:48:11","date_gmt":"2025-11-23T21:48:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2173874"},"modified":"2025-11-23T21:48:11","modified_gmt":"2025-11-23T21:48:11","slug":"new-spotify-features-reveal-the-people-and-real-stories-behind-your-favourite-songs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/new-spotify-features-reveal-the-people-and-real-stories-behind-your-favourite-songs\/","title":{"rendered":"New Spotify features reveal the people and real stories behind your favourite songs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>What\u2019s happened?<\/strong> <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/home-theater\/what-is-spotify\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Spotify;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Spotify<\/a> has launched new features that give listeners a deeper insight into the people, connections, and stories behind the music they love.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/artists.spotify.com\/en\/blog\/spotlighting-the-people-connections-and-stories-behind-your-music\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:The update;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">The update<\/a> brings three major additions: Expanded Song Credits, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tech.yahoo.com\/audio\/articles\/spotify-tests-songdna-highlight-hidden-082149352.html\" rel=\"\" data-ylk=\"slk:SongDNA;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">SongDNA<\/a>, and About the Song.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Using these features, you learn more about who made each track, how songs relate to each other, and what inspired them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><span class=\"credit\">Spotify<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>This is important because:<\/strong> It gives you new ways to explore songs and the talent behind them. Here are the new features and how you\u2019ll use them:<\/p>\n<div class=\"max-md:faux-bleed mb-4 bg-marshmallow pb-5 dark:bg-ramones md:invisible md:mb-0 md:h-0 md:overflow-hidden md:pb-0\">\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-nowrap justify-center\">\n<div class=\"flex ad-container\" id=\"_R_l9p56mhek5clubsnm6jbH1_\">\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[#_R_l9p56mhek5clubsnm6jbH1_ { display: none; }\n@media screen and (max-width: 767.95px) {\n        #_R_l9p56mhek5clubsnm6jbH1_ { display: flex; }\n        iframe { max-width: 100vw; }\n      }]]><\/style>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4 hidden pb-5 md:block\">\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-nowrap justify-center\">\n<div class=\"flex ad-container\" id=\"_R_159p56mhek5clubsnm6jbH1_\">\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[#_R_159p56mhek5clubsnm6jbH1_ { display: none; }\n@media screen and (min-width: 768px) {\n        #_R_159p56mhek5clubsnm6jbH1_ { display: flex; }\n        iframe { max-width: 100vw; }\n      }]]><\/style>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Expanded Song Credits:<\/strong> Instead of listing only the main artists and producers, Spotify now shows a fuller list of contributors for each track, such as engineers, background vocalists, session musicians, and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>SongDNA:<\/strong> An interactive feature (for Premium users) to see how tracks are connected; with collaborations, samples, and cover versions, all mapped in one place. For example, you\u2019ll see which tracks inspired a song or were reused in it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>About the Song: <\/strong>It appears as swipeable cards in the Now Playing view and shares background info on what inspired the song, its cultural roots, and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"SongDNA-spotify\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/ZxAYFLQ.JF3smS8WSFH6wg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/digital_trends_973\/ea837880217ccfcd9ea220a36c463dbf\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" 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class=\"credit\">Spo<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Why should I care?<\/strong> <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/home-theater\/spotify\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Spotify;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Spotify<\/a> is making listening richer and more meaningful for fans who care about music creation or want to dig deeper.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">You can now satisfy your curiosity while listening to music by finding out why that loop sounds familiar, who played that part, or how two songs are connected via SongDNA.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Those who build playlists looking for new music will get more tools to explore hidden connections, samples, or how a particular sound was built.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Spotify has been rolling out a bunch of changes lately, including tools that help you <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/music\/articles\/spotify-latest-feature-ensures-never-105503095.html\" rel=\"\" data-ylk=\"slk:track concerts at your favourite venues;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">track concerts at your favourite venues<\/a>, turned <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/phones\/spotify-just-turned-wrapped-into-a-weekly-thing-with-listening-stats\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Wrapped into a weekly insights;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Wrapped into a weekly insights<\/a> feature, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/phones\/spotify-fixes-shuffle-so-your-playlists-wont-repeat-the-same-tracks-again\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:fixed shuffle so playlists don\u2019t repeat;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">fixed shuffle so playlists don\u2019t repeat<\/a> the same tracks, and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/phones\/spotify-recaps\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:get quick recaps of audiobooks;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">get quick recaps of audiobooks<\/a> you are listening to.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"song-credits-on-spotify\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/ao2v2mDx7m_3BUBLS6ANHQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/digital_trends_973\/583d00e05f73974fbcc773a38254ac8c\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><span class=\"credit\">Spotify<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>OK, what\u2019s next?<\/strong> If you\u2019re an artist or in production, review your song credit panel so that every member is properly listed.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Expanded Song Credits begin appearing immediately on mobile and continue to desktop over the coming months.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">SongDNA and About the Song will be available to Premium users 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