Spotify has today rolled out a fresh redesign for its web, iOS, and Android services. The update recreates the entire interface in an effort to make a cleaner, modern, and more efficient product.
The control buttons like 'play' and 'skip' are front and center, with music collections and libraries revamped to create a more visually appealing, clean look. Spotify had a decent, simple click-to-play interface before, but it had started to look a bit dated, and this redesign is a much more modern experience.
Of note is that they're rolling this update out across all of its platforms at once, a clear effort to make Spotify have one identity no matter how you're using it. The color scheme is darker overall, artist pages are getting large images and the typeface choice and button design echo their new logo and brand. The tracks are no longer just listed in simple columns, which I must say looked somewhat like an Excel spreadsheet.
"This is the first redesign this big that we've done," says Michelle Kadir, Spotify's director of product development. "We've done bits and pieces along the way and launched on new platforms, but this is the first we've done of the whole service since the beginning."
The update also finally brings a much-requested feature: the ability to view and manage your music collection in one place, with a zoomed out view of your songs and artists. They've also killed the option to 'star' certain songs, as they'd rather you just add music you like to your larger collection. The dark appearance of the redesign strongly resembles Rdio, theor largest competitor.
The update is supposed to roll out today, though so far I have not gotten it on my PC or Android phone, and there's a trailer below showing off its new look. I expect the redesign to appear at some point today so if you haven't gotten it yet, keep checking your Spotify program. Spotify is now offering a discount to US college students on its premium subscription service (the regular program is still free), so check out that deal if you're eligible.
Source: The Verge
