Spotify is rolling out a new \u201cAbout the Song\u201d feature that lets users explore the stories behind the music they\u2019re listening to, the company announced<\/a> on Friday. The feature displays short story cards that users can swipe through and rate with a thumbs up or down.<\/p>\n These short swipeable stories are summarized from third-party sources to highlight interesting details and behind-the-scenes moments, the company says. <\/p>\n With this new feature, Spotify is giving its users access to a feature that isn\u2019t available on rival platforms like Apple Music. <\/p>\n About the Song is rolling out in beta on mobile in English for premium users in the U.S., U.K., Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, and Australia.\u00a0<\/p>\n Users can access the new feature through the \u201cNow Playing\u201d screen by scrolling down to find the \u201cAbout the Song\u201d card on supported tracks, after which they can swipe through to explore the story behind the track. <\/p>\n \u201cMusic fans know the feeling: A song stops you in your tracks, and you immediately want to know more,\u201d Spotify wrote in a blog post. \u201cWhat inspired it, and what\u2019s the meaning behind it? We believe that understanding the craft and context behind a song can deepen your connection to the music you love.\u201d<\/p>\n It\u2019s been a busy week for Spotify, as About the Song isn\u2019t the only feature it\u2019s announced in recent days.<\/p>\n Yesterday, the streaming service shared<\/a> that users in the U.S. and the U.K. will soon be able to purchase physical copies of their favorite audiobooks directly through the app. Spotify also announced two new audiobook features, including \u201cPage Match<\/a>,\u201d which lets users scan a page from a physical book to instantly transition to that spot in the audiobook, and \u201cAudiobook Recaps.\u201d<\/p>\n Earlier this week, the company made lyrics translations available<\/a> worldwide and introduced the ability to view lyrics when offline for all users, not just premium subscribers. Spotify also moved the location of lyrics, as they will now appear directly beneath the album artwork or the short, looping video that plays alongside the music.<\/p>\n Earlier today, Spotify said it\u2019s revamping its Developer Mode APIs<\/a>, which developers use to test third-party applications. The changes include a mandatory premium account, a cap on the number of test users, and a limited set of API endpoints.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/About-the-Song257927459-scaled-1.jpg?w=680\")