I downloaded Spotify when I first came to college. It was one of those deals where they have discounts for students, so I decided to give it a try! That was over a year and a half ago, and I've loved Spotify ever since. It's crazy because there's still little tricks and hacks that I'm finding on the app. Maybe you know some of these already, but for those who don't, this one's for you!
1. Lyrics
This was one of the first hacks that I found on the Spotify app. It works better on my laptop than on my phone, but that could just be because Samsung is always a step behind on updates. Anywho, if you swipe down on the album cover, the lyrics will pop up. Who knew!!
2. Daily Mixes
Okay so this is one of my more recent findings, and I was pretty proud of it. If you head to your playlists in the apps, at the top there is a selection called "Daily Mixes." In the folder, mine usually has about five different mixes for me, each one covering a different genre, or "mood," of music. It's all of your favorite songs, and more, in a unique playlist designed for you!
3. Connect to Shazam and add songs you've looked up
This is one of the most convenient hacks, in my opinion. Sometimes I get a song stuck in my head or hear it in the coffee shop, but then can't remember it later when I want to add it to my playlist! Although I haven't hooked up Shazam yet (it's been a process seeing that I'm not a tech savvy person), once I get it figured out I'll have one less thing to stress about. How about them apples?!
4. Song Radios
Like a song? Want to hear more music just like it? Spotify lets you! If you click on the three little dots when listening to a song, Spotify gives you the option to go to the "Song Radio," a station that plays music based on your song selection. Can you say...genius!?
5. Going Offline
I always saw the "Offline" button, but I didn't really know what you would use it for. Once I let my friend log into my Spotify, I realized that going offline doesn't just save you data. If you download a playlist and then go Offline, you and a friend can listen on the same Spotify account at once! Going Offline has been so useful, especially when my friend and I are both on our way to class, so we have our headphones in.
6. Spotify "Anthems" on Tinder
Soooo, this one I found when I was on Tinder. I have since deleted my account, but this was a pretty cool feat when I found it. You connect your Spotify account to your Tinder account, and from there you can choose a song to play when people look at your profile. It's your "anthem" so that people have something to chat about other than wondering which one you are in a group picture. Saved by the anthem!!
That's it! Some of my favorite features that Spotify has. The lyrics are the best for some on-the-spot karaoke, and the Song Radios have helped me find songs that I might not have found on my own. There's also the Release Radar and Discover Weekly for finding new/different songs. I love Spotify, but I am always looking for other ways to listen to music. What's your favorite app/feature, and why? Let me know!!
