It?s Beginning to Look a lot like Spotify Wrapped?
Hey everyone, it's that time of year again! And I'm not talking about the holiday season. No, it's time for everybody and their cousin to start posting their Spotify wrapped data. If you're unfamiliar with Spotify in general or don't have any social media of any kind, Spotify wrapped is something special that the music streaming service does for its subscribers at the end of every year. They use some very complex data mining techniques in order to show you your own personalized yearly review in the form of your music and podcast listening habits.
This year, Spotify upped the ante by providing their users with Spotify Wrapped Data. Not only do users get to see how they listened over the span of 2019, but also how their listening habits have changed over the last 10 years (or for however long they have been subscribed). Needless to say, the results have been fascinating and entertaining for Spotify's millions of users.
Some of the statistics that Spotify offers in its special edition end of the year story include how many hours of music you have listened to, your top 5 most-listened to artists, your top 5 songs of the year, and your number one artist of the decade. But they don't stop there; Spotify also does a deep dive on your listening habits in order to show you a graph of which genres you have spent the most time with and how much time you spent, year by year, listening to music on Spotify. However, these are just a few of the stats that Spotify provides its users in their wrapped stories - all of which is presented in easily digestible and concise infographics.
Daily and Weekly Personalized Playlists
After the end of the year, Spotify gives away gifts other than just data. They also make personalized playlists for people who have been using the app a lot. Some of these playlists are amazing and keep users from leaving the app, but some others Struggle with user retention. Overall, Spotify takes care of their users in many ways that make them want to continue using it instead of looking for another streaming service.
These personalized playlists are popular among Spotify users? especially those who love having personalized playlists created for them on a daily and weekly basis. Songs in these playlists are based on what you have listened to and added to playlists of your own, as well as your genre preferences. There are usually five to seven daily mixes, each with a different genre, and many different playlist options for any occasion throughout the year.
Spotify's acclaimed Discover Weekly playlists are so great because they are packed with a ton of songs and artists that you have likely never heard before (or have never played on Spotify before at the very least).
Personally, I absolutely love Spotify's Discover Weekly feature. This is probably my favorite feature on Spotify, and I have found so many great artists and tracks thanks to my Discover Weekly playlists. Many of the bands who have grown to become timeless favorites of mine may have never come across had it not been for these playlists. It's one of the things that I look forward to each week. Plus, it releases on Monday - so it's a fantastic way to stave off the Monday blues. Nothing like finding a bunch of new favorite songs and bands to kick off the work week right!
Another very useful playlist that Spotify creates for each member is the Release Radar. This playlist is a weekly list of new releases from the artists you already like. If a musician you have listened to at least on a few occasions puts out anything new, Release Radar will make sure you hear it. You will never fall behind on new releases again with a Spotify account.
Every Song Ever Recorded (Almost)
Spotify is a respected streaming service because of its large music library. You can find just about anything on Spotify, including some more difficult artists. Sure, there are a few, shall we say, "more difficult" artists who refuse to put their music on Spotify, but the overwhelming majority of musicians (well-known and underground alike) have their entire catalogs on Spotify. Even Jay-Z - who famously revoked his discography from Spotify when he put out his own streaming service, Tidal - has recently restored to Spotify the rights to every one of his releases. It was a glorious day for hip hop fans around the world. I suppose he is finally figuring out that Tidal will never be the force to be reckoned with that Spotify is.
Spotify recently embraced the world of podcasts, and the selection of podcasts on Spotify is almost as immense and varied as the selection of music. Again, save for a few, basically any podcast that you love can now be streamed on Spotify. This streaming service makes it quite possibly the most versatile of all the music streaming apps and sites out there.
The Daily Drive is a playlist for Spotify users that mixes short podcast-style informative segments with a personalized blend of music to create a completely unique, relaxing, and thought-provoking commute to work. So far, it hasn't quite caught on in popularity the way that Discover Weekly or Release Radar have, but it is yet another example of Spotify's commitment to providing a fully user-specific audio experience.
Flawless and Reliable Music and Podcast Streaming Quality
I've had great experiences with streaming music from Spotify throughout the past five years. No matter what kind of connection I have, whether it's via cell phone or WI-FI, the quality of sound and speed of buffering are always top notch. This is not always the case for other streaming services, but it's something that I really appreciate about Spotify. As a subscriber, you're in good hands with them.
Some people feel that the design of the Spotify app could be more user-friendly, while others find it convenient and stylish. I happen to think that it's a little different, but once you get used to it, it's just like any other app. It can't be easy to figure out how everything works in this box!
The main features of the app are divided into three categories: Home, Search, and Your Library. The Home page contains all of the playlists that have been created for you, based on your listening habits. In addition, the Spotify app suggests content for you, similar to how Instagram operates. Your Library is where all of your custom playlists can be found. And the search section is very easy to understand - isn't it?
Spotify also has an in-browser means of listening to music, as well as a standalone program for mac and PC. I would recommend downloading the program if you intend to use it regularly, overusing the in-browser version of Spotify (it?s clunky, not as intuitive or streamlined, etc.). The standalone program is fun, too, because it doubles as a sort of social network on which you can see a live feed of what your friends are listening to.
According to me, Spotify is the only music streaming app that matters. With almost every piece of music ever recorded at your fingertips, it?s hard to find anything better out there. Plus, their premium rates are really reasonable. If you haven't already got Spotify, you should definitely consider doing so.
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