As Facebook is rightfully the largest social outlet, it was only a matter of time before a company answered the demand for music. YouTube is great, but depending what part of the world some are in, the user-generated names for their videos could prevent a person from accessing them. For instance, Canadians are not able to view many harmless videos due to the internet restriction laws. Picking up the slack, Spotify is fast becoming the only place Facebook users go for music.
Setting up Spotify on Facebook is easily done through the Facebook play button or going to the Spotify homepage. After selecting a username and password, a prompt to download and install will pop up. Upon the next login to Facebook, Spotify would then show up on the left. It is that simple.
Offering over 15 million tracks, Spotify has free options as well as those with a monthly fee. Their free service has all tracks available, but interrupted occasionally with ads. The next option is the unlimited plan, allowing ad-free enjoyment, and unlimited streaming of all music. A premium plan has added benefits of an offline mode, and the ability to use on any mobile device.
- A personalized, real-time ticker shows all the music friends are listening to, each having an option to play them with one click.
- Streamlined dashboard allows even the novice to operate the player with confidence.
- Filtered search functionality shows every possible result. This is a great option for those songs where a person can only remember the chorus.
- Easy collaboration of all playlists. Create and share personalized lists that fit an entire group of friends or family. Also gives an option to see who is following a playlist.
- Spotify Inbox. With the Spotify message system, friends can send or suggest songs to listen to, and then easily add to an existing list, or simply create a new one.
- Rediscover forgotten favorites. Within Spotify’s expansive library, carefree days of youth come to life again. This includes long forgotten songs from the very beginning, as well as new releases. There is virtually nothing one cannot find on Spotify.
In addition to the features right on the dashboard, Spotify also has community forums on the official site. These forums cover everything, including Linux, Mac, and Windows operating system help, mobile support, partner devices Sonos and Squeeze box, as well as suggestion and feedback forums, and those discussing the latest music track additions.
Anything a person could possibly want out of an application and its associated community is available with just a few clicks. Spotify takes the idea of evolution to all new heights.
Music is a way to express everything. It can relay political views or stories of love. Music can convey feelings of sadness. Music even compliments the scenery. Whatever reason for seeking out music, it is a worldwide language for all to interpret, as each understands within. The people behind the scenes at Spotify know this all too well. They have gone to great lengths to ensure everyone has ready access to it.
