Spotify Launches 'Browse', a Playlist Curation Feature for iOS and Android

[MacRumors]

As noted by Engadget, music streaming service Spotify has announced "Browse", a playlist curation and recommendation feature that will begin rolling out to users of its iOS and Android today. Browse utilizes a new user interface within the existing app, with the playlists selected by Spotify staffers and set to accompany different moods and moments. The feature also allows for users to integrate songs from top lists and new releases and integrate them into the curated playlists as well.

Going for a jog or to the gym? We've got the playlist to help you go the extra mile. Hosting a dinner or getting ready for a big night out? We've got you covered. We even have playlists for different moods, so regardless of whether you need an upbeat boost or something more relaxing to wind down to - we've got just the thing. You can also browse through a collection of our top lists and check out new releases.Rolling out to all mobile users from today, Spotify's new Browse page offers carefully chosen playlists for every moment of your day, handpicked by our experts. With an easy-to-view interface, features include:

- Music for every moment: We've got just the right tunes for your morning commute, the party tonight, and the hangover tomorrow.
- Music for every mood: More than just genres, listen to a playlist for romance or a collection of face melting guitarists.
- Browse for what's hot and what's new: Find all the latest album and single releases from your
favourite (or soon-to-be favourite) artists, and a collection of our top lists.

Spotify originally launched on the iPhone in September 2009 for a handful of European countries where the service was offered, with a U.S. launch following in July 2011. An iPad version of Spotify launched in May 2012 as the service's iOS app went universal, and the app holds a four and a half star rating across all versions, with over 228,000 reviews in the App Store. The iOS version also offers a 48-hour free trial of Spotify Premium, as well as free radio streaming for U.S. users.

Spotify can be downloaded from the App Store for free. [Direct Link]

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[jonnysods]

Never tried Spotify. I've been thinking about getting a radio like service instead of using iTunes.

Who has the best service? Pandora?

 

[bushido]

Why those idiots got rid of "whats new" ill never understand. Dont care much for the "discovery" feature.

 

[GoCubsGo]

Why those idiots got rid of "whats new" ill never understand. Dont care much for the "discovery" feature.

I am not a fan of the discovery feature either. I don't like that it tells me I haven't listened to Slayer in a long while so do I want to now? It is not really the kind of "discover" I want to see.

Never tried Spotify. I've been thinking about getting a radio like service instead of using iTunes.

Who has the best service? Pandora?

Spotify in some cases, and in my opinion, is a different service all together. Perhaps it is only because of the way that I use it though.

Pandora is great if you like a genre of music and want to essentially listen to that genre. It's a good way to discover some new music, but or me, Pandora gets repetitive. If you like CCR then you can create a CCR station and listen to like music. If you want to listen to a specific song by CCR, you create the station and hope to hear that one song.

Spotify is great if you want to listen to a new album or any artist in particular. I like sampling new music that way and I still enjoy listening to full albums from start to finish. If I want to listen to one song in particular, Spotify is where I go. I also use spotify more because I pay for it whereas I don't pay for Pandora. I won't pay for both.

To simply it, Pandora is the radio and Spotify is a music store to me.
Neither service will allow you to keep your music unless you do so illegally. Neither service will stop working completely if you stop paying, but it will limit what you can do. Pandora restricts total amount of "skips" and has audible ads. Spotify also has audible ads (if I recall) and will not let you do much on your iOS devices outside of the radio if you don't pay. I do like Spotify's option to make a playlist available offline for 30 days. This is nice if I am flying and won't be able to stream my music.

 

[amundln]

Fine. Now let me organize my own music collection in a meaningful way. Spotify's lack of organization features is it's weakest side, IMO.

 

[blitzer09x87]

i remember when i used to stream music on soundcloud because i didnt wanted to pay for songs, but then my friends told me how it's worth it, i took the risk and joined spotify, it's been two years now and i've never looked back. spotify is awesome, never going to anything else.