What is Spotify and How Does it Work?

With the invention of digital platforms such as Spotify, music has become more widely available. You’re at the right place if you’ve ever wondered what Spotify is and how it works. Discover Spotify’s features, advantages, and how it transforms music listening as we explore its universe.

What is Spotify?

Almost 15 years have passed since Spotify started in 2008. A lot has happened since then, and now it’s one of the most loved music streaming services. It’s way ahead of others like Apple Music and TIDAL.

How Does Spotify Work?

Spotify lets you legally listen to music and podcasts online. They get permission from big and small music labels to have lots of songs in their library. They pay these labels based on how much people listen to each song, but the exact amount isn’t public. You can use Spotify for free, but you’ll see ads on the app and hear ads sometimes between songs.

You can listen to full albums on Spotify or check out playlists made by Spotify, artists, or other users. You can also make your playlists and share them. If you don’t want ads, you can get Spotify Premium. It costs money but gets rid of ads, lets you download songs to listen offline, and offers more features.

Starting to listen to music on Spotify is simple:

1. Go to the Spotify website and sign up. It’s easiest if you use your Facebook account because then you can find and follow friends, see what they’re listening to, and share songs with them.

2. Pick a subscription level. We suggest going for Spotify Premium because it offers more features, and flexibility, and connects with more devices.

3. Download and install the free Spotify app. You can get it for your desktop, iPhone/iPad, or Android phone.

4. Sign in to your account on those devices, and start listening to music!

Why upgrade to Spotify Premium?

Upgrading to Spotify Premium offers more than just getting rid of annoying ads. Here’s why it might be worth it for you:

1. No ads anywhere: With Spotify Premium, you won’t have to deal with any audio or banner ads popping up.

2. Better audio quality: If you care about how your music sounds, Spotify Premium offers higher-quality audio, making it great for audiophiles.

3. Downloading songs: You can save songs for offline listening with Spotify Premium. Just remember, if you cancel your subscription, you’ll lose access to them.

4. Unlimited skipping and no forced shuffling: The free version of Spotify limits your skips and shuffles playlists, but with Premium, you can skip as much as you want and listen to playlists in the order you prefer.

5. Bonus: If you’re in the US, you also get access to ad-supported Hulu with Spotify Premium.

How much is Spotify Premium?

The regular Spotify Premium plan costs $10.99 per month in the US, €10.99 in Europe, and £10.99/month in the UK. You can check the prices for other countries on their website.

There are no discounts if you pay every six months or yearly. However, you can save money with the Spotify Premium Family plan. It’s $16.99 per month and gives six separate Premium accounts for family members living together. If you’re a couple, you can get a shared Spotify Duo account for $14.99. College students also get a discount, with up to 50% off.

Here are the different Spotify plans and what they offer:

1. Individual: $10.99 per month. It’s for one user and includes ad-free music listening, offline listening, and on-demand playback.

2. Duo: $14.99 per month. It’s for two users from the same household and includes ad-free music listening, offline listening, and on-demand playback.

3. Family: $16.99 per month. It’s for up to six users from the same household and includes ad-free music listening, offline listening, on-demand playback, the ability to block explicit music, and access to Spotify Kids, which is a separate app for kids.

4. Student: $5.99 per month. It’s for one user and includes ad-free music listening, offline listening on-demand playback, and access to Showtime.