Key Highlights:

• The rollout comes during a week of multiple Spotify feature announcements.
• Spotify introduces a new “About the Song” feature with swipeable story cards.
• The feature explains song meanings, inspirations, and behind-the-scenes moments.
• Available in beta for Premium users across select English-speaking markets.

Spotify has rolled out a new feature called “About the Song” that gives listeners instant access to the stories behind the music they are streaming. The update matters because it adds deeper context to songs, without forcing users to leave the app.

The feature is now available in beta on mobile for Premium users in select English-speaking markets.

What is Spotify’s “About the Song” feature?

Spotify’s new feature shows short, swipeable story cards tied to specific tracks. These cards highlight song inspirations, background details, and behind-the-scenes moments. Users can react to each card using thumbs up or thumbs down.

The stories are summarized using third-party sources. Spotify says the goal is to help listeners better understand how a song was made and what it represents.

Where can users find “About the Song”?

Users can access the feature from the Now Playing screen. By scrolling down, they will see an “About the Song” card on supported tracks. From there, they can swipe through multiple story slides.

The feature is currently available in English for Premium users in the U.S., U.K., Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, and Australia.

A busy week of updates for Spotify

The “About the Song” launch follows several other Spotify announcements this week. The company confirmed that users in the U.S. and U.K. will soon be able to buy physical audiobooks directly through the app.

Spotify also introduced “Page Match,” which lets users scan a physical book page to jump to the same spot in an audiobook, and “Audiobook Recaps” for quick summaries.

Earlier this week, Spotify expanded lyrics translations worldwide and enabled offline lyrics for all users. The company also adjusted lyrics placement, moving them directly below album artwork.

Spotify also revealed major changes to its Developer Mode APIs, including a Premium requirement and limits on test users.

What comes next?

As Spotify continues testing “About the Song,” wider availability is expected if user feedback remains positive. For now, the feature signals Spotify’s push to turn passive listening into a more informed music experience.