Spotify’s Song DNA feature doesn’t officially exist yet, but beta users are already calling it the ‘best Spotify feature’ to date | Tech Radar

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Spotify’s Song DNA feature doesn’t officially exist yet, but beta users are already calling it the ‘best Spotify feature’ to date

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Spotify's Song DNA tool is cropping up for more beta users

At the moment it seems that it's only available in Spotify for Artists, but some listeners have reported having early access

Spotify hasn't said when it's being rolled out, but it's already a hit

Spotify has put its upcoming Song DNA feature on the backbench for a few months, but now that more users are finding it in beta, it's never felt closer — and it’s shaping up to be a serious rival to Tidal’s similar tool.

References to Song DNA, a mind-mapping feature that shows you what other songs your favorite artists have contributed to, were first spotted back in October, but at the time they were simply rumors with no hard evidence. We can now put all the speculation aside, because Spotify has officially confirmed that Song DNA is on the way, and a handful of beta users are already offering their verdicts — and they're all positive.

A post in the r/truespotify community on Reddit (see below) shows that Song DNA is available through Spotify for Artists Preview, an app that gives artists and their teams early access to upcoming features before they’re rolled out to listeners. If you’re an admin or editor in Spotify for Artists, have at least 10 monthly active listeners, and are using version 9.1.28 (or higher) of the Spotify mobile app, you qualify for early access.

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It seems that Song DNA isn’t widely available in AB testing for standard listeners yet, though some have reported seeing it in their Spotify accounts. We’ve reached out to Spotify for more information, and will update this story when we know more — but what we do know is those with access are pleased with what they're seeing.

Beyond its immersive visual elements and insights into song production, users are finding this feature one of the best ways to learn about the connections between their favorite songs, as well as discovering new artists. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg; Song DNA goes the extra mile to show tracks that have been sampled for a song, and cover versions — and I think it could be the most valuable tool Spotify launches this year.

If you love Wikipedia black holes, you’ll long Song DNA

Between October and now, Spotify has expanded its Song Credits tab, which now reveals the complete list of contributors to a song, as well as its handy About the Song tool. But the platform hasn't offered anything quite like Song DNA before — and based on early reactions, it'll introduce a new and interactive way of discovering new music.

For me, music discovery is one of the essential parts of the best music streaming services, but I often hit a wall with Spotify because my usual discovery tricks work brilliantly on some days, and then they stop working for a certain period of time. Song DNA provides a constant flow of information, and I can definitely see rival platforms adopting similar features.

Tidal has spotlighted contributors and producers for a while, and Apple Music has also been experimenting with a tool of its own. Last year it rolled out Listening Guides for Apple Music Classical, a feature that gives you the insights to a piece of music, highlighting key details and explaining the story behind the work.

Have you got access to Spotify’s Song DNA? If so, let us know what you think of it in the comments.

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Rowan is an Editorial Associate and Apprentice Writer for Tech Radar. A recent addition to the news team, he is involved in generating stories for topics that spread across Tech Radar's categories. His interests in audio tech and knowledge in entertainment culture help bring the latest updates in tech news to our readers.

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Key Takeaways

• Spotify’s Song DNA feature doesn’t officially exist yet, but beta users are already calling it the ‘best Spotify feature’ to date

• When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission

• Spotify's Song DNA tool is cropping up for more beta users

• At the moment it seems that it's only available in Spotify for Artists, but some listeners have reported having early access

• Spotify hasn't said when it's being rolled out, but it's already a hit