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Spotify has launched a new feature called User Notes, allowing listeners to attach short text captions to individual songs within a playlist. The streaming company says the tool is meant to help people record personal memories tied to music—like where they first heard a track or why it holds significance.
Available to users aged 16 and up on both free and paid tiers in select markets, the feature is accessed by tapping the three-dot menu next to a song in a user-created playlist and selecting "Add note." Once saved, the note becomes visible to anyone who can view the playlist, with the user's name linking back to their profile.
The addition underscores Spotify's effort to differentiate itself from competitors such as Apple Music and YouTube Music by offering a more journaling-like experience. According to a company statement, User Notes turns playlists into "a more personal space for music discovery," enabling users to layer context and memory over their listening history.
Spotify also announced a separate feature for premium subscribers called Running Mode, which dynamically selects songs based on a runner's pace and preferences. This feature is initially rolling out in select countries.
The User Notes launch comes as Spotify continues to experiment with social and personalization features aimed at deepening user engagement.
Attribution: Based on reporting by TechCrunch.
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