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Preview Music, Podcasts, and Audiobooks on Spotify Home

March 8, 2023

Preview on Home

There’s so much to listen to on Spotify, and so little time. We know you don’t want to spend precious hours on titles and tracks you might not enjoy. Beginning today, when you open up Home on the Spotify app, you’ll find personalized, curated previews of the songs, podcasts, and audiobooks you might enjoy. Quickly dive into what speaks (or sings) to you, or save it for later when you need that perfect soundtrack. 

As shared during Stream On, previews make for a whole new way to sample and discover whatever you might be in the mood for, all on your Home screen. And they build on the dedicated feeds for Music, Podcasts & Shows, and Audiobooks that we introduced last year. 

Our data shows that more listeners become committed fans after previewing what they’re about to listen to, making this feature simply the latest update in our larger mission to create even deeper connections between artists and fans. 


The music feed

The music feed contains personalized recommendations for singles, albums, and playlists. At the top of the feed, you’ll see some selected mixes you might like. (If you’re a Premium user in the U.S. and Canada, you’ll also see DJ.) When available, animated song canvases will accompany audio previews, providing you with a peak into an artist’s creative world. 

The Podcasts & Shows feed

Just like music, the podcast feed contains personalized recommendations for new and familiar episodes and shows. At the top of the feed, you’ll have quick access to your shows. Automatically generated previews will showcase what’s in store. For podcasts, real-time transcriptions allow you to easily preview an episode or chapter even with the sound off. Video podcast previews let you watch and listen to the conversation.

The audiobooks feed

The audiobooks feed contains personalized audiobook recommendations. At the top, you’ll have quick access to your purchased or saved audiobooks. And to give you a taste big enough to help you make the perfect call on a purchase, the audio preview may be up to five minutes long.

After previewing, you can: 

  • Save, download, or share with just one tap: Simply tap the Plus (+) icon to save your recommendations to Your Episodes or Your Library. Then, download or queue by tapping the three dots at the bottom of the preview. 
  • Play from the start: Press Play to listen to a track, album, playlist, or episode from the start. For podcasts, tap “continue listening” to play the rest of the preview from where it began.
  • Dive even deeper: Tapping a recommendation will take you to the playlist, album, or single to explore even more related audio. 

Spotify is the first platform to enable truly seamless previews across music, podcasts, and audiobooks—and they’re now beginning to roll out to Premium and Free users globally across iOS and Android. Music and podcast previews are available in all markets where podcasts are available globally. Audiobooks previews are currently available in the U.S., the U.K., Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.

‘Get Ready With’ Social Media Star Alix Earle’s New Spotify Playlist

February 10, 2023

a black and white photo of Alix Earle smiling at the camera

If you’re plugged into social media, chances are you’ve come across Alix Earle. The 22-year-old University of Miami student has become famous, in part, thanks to her “Get Ready With Me” (GRWM) videos. In these clips, Alix shares candid slices of her life as she prepares for an event, a dinner, or just a day of college classes. 

The frank way she shares her stories makes her viewers feel like a close friend who is hearing the latest scoop. Fans may not have been able to travel to LA with Alix, but they can watch as she swipes on her mascara and recounts the fun, crazy experiences she had while there.

Now Spotify is collaborating with the undisputed queen of GRWM content to create the ultimate GRWM playlist. From mid-2000s hip-hop to girl-power anthems, the list of tracks is a perfect companion as you get ready for a night out with friends. For the Record had a chance to talk to Alix about her videos, the playlist, and the music that soundtracked different moments in her life.

How important is playing the right music when you’re getting ready for an event or a night out?

Music is so important. My roommates and I have a speaker connected throughout the house. When we play music, it just sets the vibe for whatever we’re doing—especially when we’re going out. Putting on music that makes you feel good. That’s my favorite type of music to listen to when I’m going out.

How did you approach picking the songs on the GRWM playlist you made on Spotify?

There are a lot of old, 2000s throwbacks like Rihanna. Songs that are gonna get you super excited. And there are songs that bring me back to my childhood when I was with my mom listening to these songs, sitting in the back of the car getting hyped with her.

Whose songs or artists remind you of getting ready for middle school?

I loved the Black Eyed Peas and Fergie. That’s what we were into in middle school.

What song or artist reminds you of getting ready for your first date?

Taylor Swift. If this date goes wrong, I know she will steer me in the right direction. I can come back and, like, feel with Taylor.

Can you share a destination where you like to go and what songs get you hyped for the trip?

Probably driving down to the Keys with my friends in Florida. It’s always a fun time—especially the road trip. That’s the time you’re listening to R&B and Frank Ocean. That vibe of music is really fun for those long, beautiful, scenic car rides.

To get through a sad or stressful time, what would you have listened to?

There’s this song called “Only Love Can Hurt Like This” by Paloma Faith. I found it and played it on repeat for like two hours in my bed, and was just crying.

Are there any podcasts you listen to while you’re getting ready or hanging out?

I listen to Call Her Daddy a lot when I’m not listening to music. And I also like to listen to the Anything Goes with Emma Chamberlain podcast.

Why do you think people are so attracted to your “Get Ready With Me” style of content?

I think it’s just very authentic to me. I’m talking a lot about what I do, and I think it’s exciting. It’s also a certain style of video where it’s very stop and go in the cutting and editing; people don’t have a long attention span nowadays. And I think having a personality in a video adds a lot more than just using a sound from TikTok.

 

Now that you’ve gotten to know Alix, it’s time to get ready with her playlist below.