Spotify is enhancing music sharing on Instagram with two new features now rolling out globally. The updates focus on integrating audio previews into Instagram Stories and enabling real-time music updates within Instagram Notes.
When users share a song to Instagram Stories, the post will now automatically include a short audio clip preview of the track. Viewers can listen to the preview directly from the Story and tap the music sticker to access the full song on Spotify. Tapping the song title in the Story also leads to Instagram’s audio page, where users can discover related Reels or save the track to their Spotify “Liked Songs.”
The integration with Instagram Notes allows users to display the song they are currently listening to in real-time. Once enabled, the Note automatically updates to reflect the currently playing track or the next track within a 30-minute timeframe. Friends can then respond directly to the Note or save the song to their own library. Spotify has also added a new share option, making it easier to post tracks directly to Notes.
In related news, Instagram is introducing a feature for creators to link multiple Reels in a series, simplifying navigation for viewers. Spotify recently announced a feature similar to Apple Music’s AutoFix feature. These updates arrive shortly after Spotify increased prices for paid subscribers worldwide.
