Spotify Launches SongDNA Feature for Premium Users

Spotify launched a new feature called SongDNA on Tuesday, introducing an interactive tool for Premium subscribers to explore the behind-the-scenes elements of their favorite songs directly within the mobile app. The beta rollout began immediately for users on iOS and Android devices worldwide, with a full launch expected by April.

SongDNA appears as a card in the Now Playing view, positioned below the lyrics section on supported tracks. Tapping it reveals a visual map of the song's contributors, including songwriters, producers, musicians, and other collaborators. Users can select any name to view their full profile, including top songs, other projects, and connections to additional artists. For instance, on Kendrick Lamar's "Luther," the feature highlights SZA's vocal contribution, linking to her profile and the duo's shared catalog of collaborations, which users can save as instant playlists.

The tool also details samples and interpolations used in the track, providing exact timestamps and play buttons to preview the original sources. On Lamar's "King Kunta," it displays a drum loop sampled from Curtis Mayfield's "Kung Fu" and vocals from James Brown's "The Payback." Further...