Spotify will shut down its radio-like listening app stations

Washington: Spotify’s radio-like listening app stations will no longer be available.

According to TechCrunch, Spotify Stations, the streaming service’s lightweight listening app that offers easy access to curated playlists, will shut down on May 16.

“At Spotify, we regularly run a number of experiments to create better listening experiences for our users. Some of these tests end up paving the way for our wider user experience and others are just for learning. Our Spotify Stations beta was one of the current features that we will be removing, but users will be able to easily transfer their favorite stations and enjoy a similar radio experience directly within the Spotify app,” a spokesperson for Spotify said. Spotify in a statement.

The Stations app was originally designed for those who want a more radio-like experience, rather than having to search for music or customize their own playlists.

Spotify Stations first launched in Australia in 2018, then rolled out in the US in 2019.

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