Spotify Introduces Messages: Share Songs, Playlists & Podcasts In-App

Spotify has launched a new Messages feature that lets users send music, playlists, podcasts and audiobooks directly within the app. The feature is designed to make sharing easier without switching platforms and to complement — not replace — existing sharing options.

How it works

• Access Messages from your profile photo or the share button on any track, playlist or podcast.
• Start one‑on‑one conversations with people youve interacted with on Spotify (collaborative playlists, shared plans, etc.).
• Approve message requests and return to past chats from the Messages tab.

Rollout & availability

• Available to both Free and Premium users aged 16 and older.
• Launching on mobile devices in select markets (Spotify has indicated initial expansion to markets including the U.S., Canada, Brazil, the EU, the UK, Australia and New Zealand).

Privacy & intent

Spotify says Messages is meant to complement other sharing methods (like posting to social media) and aims to keep conversations secure with industry-standard protections.

Official announcement: Spotify Newsroom — Introducing Messages

Note: Original coverage appeared on sites such as Engadget, but this post links to Spotify’s official newsroom for the full announcement.