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How Spotify Island Is Leveling Up by Gamifying Sound

October 17, 2023

Last year, Spotify became the first music streaming brand to have a presence on Roblox with the launch of Spotify Island, an otherworldly digital destination for all things audio. Made up of the main Spotify hub, and surrounded by our awesome collection of themed destinations, this digital universe is an audio oasis where fans can mingle with their favorite artists, embark on interactive quests, and unlock exclusive content. We even have some special music-themed pets for players to collect by completing various challenges around the Island.

Back in June, we announced three new features that were in the works—the Dashboard, the Spotify Soundsphere, and the ability to ride Soundwaves. Since then, the first two have already made their way to Spotify Island and, starting today, the beach is open for all sound surfers.

Here’s all the new fun that awaits on the Island:

  • Take control of the Dashboard: While visiting Spotify Island’s studio, players can take a seat in the producer’s chair to mix their own tracks with a collection of sounds, loops, and one-shots exclusively from Soundtrap, the music-creation tool for beatmakers and songwriters.
  • Create your own sound in Spotify Soundsphere: Featuring whimsical interactive beatmakers, instruments, and equipment, Spotify Soundsphere is all about exploring and having fun. While visiting, players can create their own sounds and share them with friends.
  • Riding the Soundwaves: Starting today, players can grab a board and ride the waves of custom Soundtrap mixes. Depending on the music, the waves change in size, color, and intensity. 

You can access all of these features and many more by logging into Roblox and visiting the main island. We have a lot more fun new features on the way, so stay tuned.

While it’s only been a little over a year since we entered the massive space of Roblox, we’ve made quite a few additions to Spotify Island to make it more like a home for all music-lovers. Themed portals like K-Park, the whimsical wonderland dedicated to the vibrant dreamland of K-Pop, and Planet Hip-Hop, a futuristic universe that covers the world of hip-hop, were introduced to the world, creating an immersive genre experience like no other. Plus, an ongoing roster of collaborations with creators like Doechii and Stray Kids have led us to create unique experiences and games for fans while deepening their connection with artists through avatar meet-and-greets and special virtual merch sales. 

So, with so much happening in our little corner of the Roblox universe, it’s time we put you to the test. How well do you know Spotify Island? Take our quiz to find out.

1. Which exclusive virtual pet is available on Spotify Island?
2. Which creator(s) were the first to appear in K-Park?
3. Where in Planet Hip-Hop can you customize your ride?
4. What K-Pop choreographer visited Spotify Island and let fans join in on a dance session?
5. How could you previously unlock the Annyeong (안녕) emote?
6. Last year on Planet Hip-Hop, what did you have to do for Doechii to allow you into her swamp?
7. What is the best Korean treat to have at the K-Pop Cafe?
8. How could you get the Floating Boombox when it was on Planet Hip-Hop?

Get To Know a New Side of Dr. Harleen Quinzel in DC’s ‘Harley Quinn and The Joker: Sound Mind’ Podcast

January 31, 2023

How did everyone’s favorite DC bad girl Harley Quinn get, well, bad? In the new Spotify Original show Harley Quinn and The Joker: Sound Mind, listeners get to travel back in time to learn more about what happened that turned Dr. Harleen Quinzel into a disciple of The Joker.

Brought to you by Spotify, Warner Bros., and DC, this audio series stars Christina Ricci as the voice of Harley Quinn and Billy Magnussen as The Joker.

When listeners first meet Dr. Quinzel, she’s fresh out of grad school and starting her career as a psychologist at Arkham Asylum. She soon learns that her father is sick and in need of an expensive, life-saving operation that she can’t afford. During this time, she also meets Patient J, a magnetic inmate able to manipulate everyone but her. Pushed to her breaking point when searching for ways to help her father, Harleen makes the fateful decision to use her relationship with Patient J to get what she needs. 

Featuring an all-star cast that also includes Justin Hartley as Bruce Wayne and Amy Sedaris as Harleen’s Aunt Rose, the seven-episode series leads the characters down dangerous paths that change them forever.

For the Record is ready to challenge listeners with a quiz based on the show. Give Harley Quinn and The Joker: Sound Mind a listen and then see if you can correctly answer each question below. Listen carefully, because the fate of Gotham City may be in your hands.

1. In episode 1, Dr. Harleen Quinzel is at the drugstore buying what for her father?
2. In episode 2, Dr. Quinzel meets with a jewel thief named:
3. In episode 3, Bruce Wayne’s conversation with Dr. Quinzel is interrupted by a news alert announcing that someone broke into the Gotham Museum of Antiquities and fled the scene in a:
4. In episode 4, Dr. Quinzel meets a woman in the hospital waiting room. What pet does the woman have?
5. In episode 5, which patient saves Dr. Quinzel from one of the released inmates?
6. In episode 6, where does Dr. Quinzel agree to meet The Joker?
7. In episode 7, how does Dr. Quinzel get The Joker out of Blackgate Penitentiary?

This International Podcast Day, We’re Dishing Out Trivia on Some of Our Favorite Shows

September 30, 2022

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Today marks International Podcast Day, and as the world’s most popular audio-streaming subscription service with more than 4 million podcasts on our platform, it’s no surprise that we are a big fan of the audio medium.

Every month, our Podcast Editorial team is busy curating shelves that highlight popular genres so that you can find your next binge. And all around the world, our Sound Up program is arming underrepresented voices with the skills they need to create their own podcasts, and our RADAR Podcasters program is spotlighting emerging voices worldwide. Editors from different markets have also created a global hub titled “Celebrate International Podcast Day” which features some of the most popular podcasts around the world, and also some of the most popular in each market, that have been trending in the Podcast Charts over the past 30 days.

But today isn’t just about the millions of voices who have gone behind the mic. It’s also about the listeners who fuel the love that exists for podcasts. So fans, get ready—it’s time to test the breadth of your podcast knowledge with our special quiz on some of Spotify’s popular original or exclusive podcasts. How many can you answer correctly?


1. Call Her Daddy, a podcast from Alex Cooper, recently returned for the season two premiere. Daddy Gang, who was her first guest for the season?

2. Spotify's hit Chilean podcast Caso 63 is gearing up for its final season, giving audiences the epic conclusion of the story of Pedro Roiter & Dra. Elisa Aldunate. In the first season, where do these two characters meet?

3. Armchair Expert, cohosted by actor, filmmaker, and comedian Dax Shepard and Emmy-nominated producer and personality Monica Padman, has attracted a loyal following since its launch in 2018. What is the name given to fans of the podcast?

4. In her new podcast, Archetypes, Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, dives into the labels that try to hold women back. What is the label that she discusses in her episode with actress Mindy Kaling?

5. What episodic milestone did The Ringer’s flagship show, The Bill Simmons Podcast, recently celebrate?

6. In his podcast, Tony Parker, Le Podcast, former NBA star Tony Parker aims to share his learnings, and those of his friends and celebrities, to have a positive impact on the younger generation. Who was Tony Parker's first guest?

7. Earlier this year, Batman Unburied launched in multiple languages around the world, with each version having its own localized cast and production teams. How many language adaptations are there?

8. In the Indian true crime show Death Lies and Cyanide, the homely church-going Jolly Amma Joseph is accused of killing six people over 14 years. Who were these people?

9. What was the first movie that was featured on The Rewatchables, a film podcast from The Ringer?

10. What other music podcast has The RapCaviar Podcast’s Brandon “Jinx” Jenkins hosted?

11. At the start of each episode, Toni and Ryan call a fan from somewhere in the world and ask for something. What is it they’re asking for?

12. Which of these topics hasn’t been tackled by the current season of Science Vs, a podcast that finds out what’s fact, what’s not, and what’s somewhere in between?

13. In 2021, one of the episodes of the podcast Mano a Mano, hosted by Brazilian rapper Mano Brown, was one of the most listened to episodes of any podcast on the platform in Brazil. Who was the guest?

Spotify To Acquire Music Trivia Sensation Heardle

July 12, 2022

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If you love that you can recognize hundreds of songs within a few opening bars, you’re not alone. Passion for music runs deep—and so does showing off those skills in musical trivia. Millions do just that with Heardle, a daily music game. And at Spotify, we love all things music—and all things music trivia—which is why we’re excited to announce that the beloved interactive music trivia game will be joining Spotify. 

We see Heardle as more than a trivia game: It’s also a tool for musical discovery. Playing Heardle might just help you to rediscover old tracks you may have thought you’d forgotten, discover amazing new artists, or finally put a title to that wordless melody you’ve had caught in your head forever. 

Heardle is a simple but endlessly challenging game. Players are tasked with guessing a song based on its opening notes. They get six guesses, with each hint giving a few more seconds of music to inform their next answer. Ultimately, they get a chance to discover the song in its entirety, whether or not they guessed it correctly. 

“We are always looking for innovative and playful ways to enhance music discovery and help artists reach new fans,” commented Jeremy Erlich, Global Head of Music, Spotify. “Heardle has proven to be a really fun way to connect millions of fans with songs they know and love and with new songs . . . and a way to compete with their friends as to who has the best musical knowledge. Since its debut, the game has quickly built a loyal following, and it aligns with our plans to deepen interactivity across the Spotify ecosystem.”

For existing Heardle players, the look and feel of the game will stay the same, and it’ll remain free to play for everyone. And effective today, players can listen to the full song on Spotify at the end of the game. 

Looking ahead, there are some exciting opportunities to come. Today, we’re starting with users in the U.S., U.K., Ireland, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. And soon, hundreds of millions more people around the world will have the opportunity to play and enjoy the game in their native language. Further down the road, we are also planning to integrate Heardle and other interactive experiences more fully into Spotify to allow music lovers to connect more deeply with artists and challenge friends—and have some fun in the process. 

Quiz: This Week on ‘For the Record’

August 27, 2021

Think you're up-to-date on the latest in Spotify news, data, and trends? Take our quiz to test just how well you’ve been following along.

1. ¿Cuál de estos éxitos es el que más streams ha sumado en los primeros dos años de La Reina?
2. ¿Qué artista ostenta la corona con el mayor número de streams al día de hoy en la playlist?
3. ¿Qué canción ha permanecido durante el mayor número de días durante estos primeros dos años?
4. ¿Qué artista ha logrado colocar el mayor número de canciones en La Reina?
5. La Reina reúne los nuevos éxitos del Regional Mexicano junto a clásicos. ¿Sabes cuál es la canción con mayor tiempo de haberse lanzado se programó en la playlist?
6. Como una playlist que reúne a todos los géneros del Regional Mexicano, hay varias versiones de canciones de amor: corridos, mariachi, cumbia o sierreño. ¿Adivina cuál de estos tracks sumó más streams?

Quiz: Are You a True MANSIÓN REGGAETÓN Fan?

August 11, 2021

It’s no surprise that MANSIÓN REGGAETÓN  has amassed a huge following as our flagship playlist for the reggaeton genre. After all, last year listeners clocked 3.6 billion hours of reggaeton on Spotify. That equals 412,000 years’ worth of streaming!

Since its launch two years ago, the playlist has become the go-to destination for the genre’s most-talked-about artists. It’s also Spotify’s most-streamed editorial playlist in Latin America, and MANSIÓN REGGAETÓN continues to carve out a growing fanbase around the world.

However, not every listener is an expert in the genre’s bold sounds. That’s why we’re challenging reggaetoneros to test their genre knowledge. Are you as bad as Bad Bunny or more of a bad beginner? Let’s find out.

 

1. Speaking of Bad Bunny, let’s start with his leading role in the genre. As Spotify’s number-one-streamed artist of 2020, approximately how many streams did the rapper rack up last year?
2. What is the top song on the MANSIÓN REGGAETÓN playlist right now? (No cheating!)
3. Latin America boasts the most reggaeton fans, but where else has the genre’s catchy beats taken hold?
4. Who did J Balvin collaborate with to create the new hit song “Qué más pues?”
5. How many times does artist Jhay Cortez appear on the MANSIÓN REGGAETÓN playlist?
6. What is the playlist’s tagline? Hint: It sums up how the top hits in the genre find their home in the playlist.
7. Which song has been on the playlist the longest?
8. In which of the following remixes did KAROL G participate?
9. This playlist has resonated with younger reggaetoneros—about 40% of streams come from listeners between the ages of 18 and 24. Who is the youngest of these four artists featured on the playlist at 19 years old?
10. What was the name of the Daddy Yankee and Nicky Jam duo from the ’90s?

Prueba: ¿Eres Un Verdadero Fan de MANSIÓN REGGAETÓN?

August 11, 2021

No es ninguna sorpresa que MANSIÓN REGGAETÓN haya cautivado a tantos seguidores como nuestra playlist emblemática para el género de reggaetón en Latinoamérica. Después de todo, los auditores marcaron 3,6 miles de millones de horas de reproducción de reggaetón en Spotify. ¡Eso es equivalente a 412.000 años de streaming!  

Desde su lanzamiento hace dos años, la playlist se ha vuelto el destino preferido para los artistas más comentados del género. También es la playlist más reproducida de Spotify en Latinoamérica, y MANSIÓN REGGAETÓN continúa conquistando una creciente base de fans en todo el mundo. 

Sin embargo, no todos los auditores son expertos en los audaces sonidos del género. Por eso estamos desafiando a los reggaetoneros a probar su conocimiento en el género. ¿Eres “malo” como Bad Bunny o en realidad eres “malo” respondiendo? Descubrámoslo

1. Hablando de Bad Bunny, comencemos con su rol de líder en el género. Como el artista número-uno-en-reproducciones 2020 en Spotify, ¿aproximadamente cuántas reproducciones acumuló el rapero el año pasado?
2. ¿Cuál es la canción top en la playlist MANSIÓN REGGAETÓN en este momento? (¡No hagas trampa!)
3.  Latinoamérica tiene la mayor cantidad de fans de reggaetón, ¿en qué otro lugar han echado raíces sus contagiosos ritmos?
4. ¿Con quién colaboró J Balvin para crear su hit “Qué más pues?”?
5. ¿Cuántas veces aparece el artista Jhay Cortez en la playlist MANSIÓN REGGAETÓN?
6. ¿Cuál es el lema de la playlist? Pista: Representa cómo los principales hits del género han llegado a encontrar su hogar en esta playlist.
7. ¿Qué canción ha estado por más tiempo en la playlist?
8. ¿En cuál de los siguientes remixes participó KAROL G?
9. Este playlist resuena mucho con los reggaetoneros más jóvenes –cerca del 40% de las reproducciones viene de auditores entre las edades de 18 a 24 años. ¿Quién es el más joven de estos cuatro artistas destacado en la playlist a sus 19 años?
10. ¿Cuál es el nombre del duo entre Daddy Yankee y Nicky Jam de los ‘90s?

Quiz: This Week on ‘For the Record’

August 6, 2021

Think you're up-to-date on the latest in Spotify news, data, and trends? Take our quiz to test just how well you’ve been following along.

1. ¿Cuál de estos éxitos es el que más streams ha sumado en los primeros dos años de La Reina?
2. ¿Qué artista ostenta la corona con el mayor número de streams al día de hoy en la playlist?
3. ¿Qué canción ha permanecido durante el mayor número de días durante estos primeros dos años?
4. ¿Qué artista ha logrado colocar el mayor número de canciones en La Reina?

Quiz: This Week on ‘For the Record’

July 30, 2021

Think you're up-to-date on the latest in Spotify news, data, and trends? Take our quiz to test just how well you’ve been following along.

1. Billie Eilish released her second album, Happier Than Ever, today. What did Spotify do to celebrate the happy occasion?
2. Spotify’s What’s New feed alerts you to the latest...
3. EQUAL artist Lido Pimienta told us about where she gets inspiration, her vision for the future of music, and more. What is one part of her creative process?
4. Which of the following songwriters helped to pen “Firework” as performed by Katy Perry?
5. This week, Spotify released our Q2 2021 earnings report. What were some of the highlights discussed on the Spotify: For the Record podcast?
6. Spotify’s Open Access offering means that in the future, listeners will be able to connect their existing subscriptions—from publications with paywalled content or licensed audiobook providers—to Spotify to unlock all the content in one place.

Quiz: This Week on ‘For the Record’

July 16, 2021

Think you're up-to-date on the latest in Spotify news, data, and trends? Take our quiz to test just how well you’ve been following along.

1. Billie Eilish released her second album, Happier Than Ever, today. What did Spotify do to celebrate the happy occasion?
2. Spotify’s What’s New feed alerts you to the latest...
3. EQUAL artist Lido Pimienta told us about where she gets inspiration, her vision for the future of music, and more. What is one part of her creative process?
4. Which of the following songwriters helped to pen “Firework” as performed by Katy Perry?
5. This week, Spotify released our Q2 2021 earnings report. What were some of the highlights discussed on the Spotify: For the Record podcast?
6. Spotify’s Open Access offering means that in the future, listeners will be able to connect their existing subscriptions—from publications with paywalled content or licensed audiobook providers—to Spotify to unlock all the content in one place.
7. RADAR artist Nathy Peluso, who has made a name for herself blending genres and pushing the limits of her music, released her latest single on July 7. What’s the title of her newest song?
8. German social media stars Julien Bam and Rezo are about to launch their new podcast, Hobbylos. When did the two start making videos together?

Quiz: This Week on ‘For the Record’

July 2, 2021

Think you're up-to-date on the latest in Spotify news, data, and trends? Take our quiz to test just how well you’ve been following along.

1. Spotify’s Songs of Summer predictions are here! Which of the following songs is featured on our playlist?
2. What advice did EQUAL artist of the month Barbara Pravi give other women artists?
3. The new Summer Breakouts playlist is made up of tracks that Spotify’s editorial experts predict will pop off this summer, while also ranking the order in which they appear to fit each user’s taste. How often is this playlist updated?
4. On June 21, Spotify launched “Enjoy Enjaami - Spotify Singles,” a collaboration between Dhee and DJ Snake. It marked the first Spotify Singles recording in which country?
5. This Pride Month, our on- and off-platform campaign encouraged LGBTQIA+ creators, artists, and Spotify employees to:
6. “Body - Remix” by Russ Millions and Tion Wayne and featuring ArrDee, Fivio Foreign, Bugzy Malone, E1 (3×3), ZT (3×3), Buni, and Darkoo, became the first-ever U.K. drill track to be featured on which playlist?
7. Which European contest did Italian rock band Måneskin win most recently?

Quiz: This Week on ‘For the Record’

June 25, 2021

Think you're up-to-date on the latest in Spotify news, data, and trends? Take our quiz to test just how well you’ve been following along.

1. How many hours have listeners streamed Spotify’s most popular and influential playlist, Today’s Top Hits?
2. Boza is the latest artist to join the U.S. roster for our emerging talent program, RADAR. However, this isn’t the first time that the Panamanian singer has been picked to be a RADAR artist. In 2020, Boza was part of RADAR in what region?
3. Spotify announced a new podcast network, The Unbothered Network, in partnership with a creator. Which podcaster is at the helm?
4. New Spotify original podcast “Proxima Parada” brings its listeners daily news from the outskirts, or “quebradas,” of São Paulo, Brazil. When does the podcast premiere?
5. On our podcast “Spotify: For the Record,” we explored three local music genres: hyphy, chopped and screwed, and go-go. Which of these music styles originated in Washington, D.C., and was named the city’s official music?
6. This week at Cannes, Gimlet Managing Director Lydia Polgreen sat down with Brandy and Black Girl Songbook host Danyel Smith for a conversation about the power of podcasts. What was their big insight?