Spotify hosted its ‘Stream On’ digital occasion on Monday to disclose what the corporate’s roadmap for 2021 appears to be like like. The streaming big is increasing its attain to 80+ new markets, together with Bangladesh, Africa, Cambodia, and extra. The service additionally positive factors help for 36 new languages the world over, together with 12 native Indian languages. But, one of many key highlights of the event must be a brand new Spotify subscription tier. Yeah, the corporate is lastly able to tackle its rivals Tidal and Amazon Music with Spotify HiFi.
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Spotify HiFi: All You Need to Know
Arriving later this 12 months, Spotify HiFi guarantees to ship you music streaming “in CD-quality, lossless audio format to your device and Spotify Connect-enabled speakers.” This means it is possible for you to to expertise the little intricacies and hidden vocal layers in your favourite tracks.
This has been one of the requested new options by the customers, says Spotify in an official weblog publish. The firm is at present working to tailor the hi-fi expertise to present customers a seamless expertise. It can be working with “some of the world’s biggest speaker manufacturers to make HiFi accessible” to extra customers.
HiFi is on the way in which! Can’t wait to lastly hear #BillieEilish and #Finneas‘s hidden whispers. #SpotifyStreamOn pic.twitter.com/3Uny0UA4l7
— Spotify (@Spotify) February 22, 2021
The streaming big glossed over a few of the key particulars, together with the subscription price, launch date, and extra. We’re at present uncertain whether or not Spotify HiFi may also launch in India or not. To begin with, it will likely be out there in choose markets.
The HiFi tier will clearly be priced increased than the present Premium choices. The firm, nevertheless, revealed that it is possible for you to to improve your subscription with a hi-fi addon later this 12 months.
The streaming big has been noticed testing the Stories format up to now. But, it was by no means made official till final evening’s occasion. The firm has formally launched its personal tackle Stories known as Spotify Clips. It will allow artists to add brief movies they wish to share with followers through playlists.
We’re introducing new methods for artists to make use of playlists to share their tales with followers ✨
Spotify Clips will debut on much more Spotify playlists, that includes artists briefly movies that allow them put their very own stamp on a playlist expertise 🎥 #SpotifyStreamOn pic.twitter.com/sgHTWV244W
— Spotify for Artists (@spotifyartists) February 22, 2021
We might see Clips broaden to artist profiles within the close to future. You will almost definitely see new or well-known artist tales in widespread playlists akin to Discover Weekly or Rap Caviar. It may very well be a very good stage to showcase new expertise.
So yeah, you’ll begin seeing artist playlists with tales to present you a more in-depth take a look at the album creation course of, excursions, or different associated content material. All that is nice however we can’t wait to expertise Spotify HiFi later in 2021.
