Spotify is one of the best ways to access and listen to music today.
If you're one of Spotify's 15 million active users, it's worth knowing how to truly master the service and make the most out of it.
Even with Apple set to release a new, prettier version of iTunes today, Spotify will still have a leg up in terms of streaming music.
Sure, iTunes has Match, but it's not true streaming, as it requires you to first download the song to your computer or smartphone, then match it against Apple's Internet-stored library.
But Spotify has some flaws: It doesn't have the most intuitive interface. Chance are you're missing some of its more advanced features. We've compiled some helpful tips and tricks to help you get the most out of it. From using advanced search parameters to discovering new music through Spotify-based apps, these tips should help you improve your online-music experience.
Get Spotify Premium to listen to more than 15 million songs ad-free
There are three options for Spotify: free, unlimited, and premium. You should get the premium version if you really want to get the most out of the service.
Here are some of the perks:
- No ads
- Music on your mobile device
- Access to Spotify without an Internet connection
- In-home listening through music systems like Sonos
Import your songs from iTunes just in case Spotify doesn't have some of your favorite tracks
If you don't want to lose all of your music in iTunes, you can easily import MP3 files and iTunes playlists to Spotify.
Hit File > Import Playlists > iTunes.
(These tips are based on the Mac version, but the Windows version works similarly.)
Organize playlists in folders to make your life easier
A little organization can go a long way.
To create a new playlist folder, click File > New Playlist Folder. Or, you can use the keyboard shortcut Cmd + Shift + N.
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