Spotify has been a staple for finding new music and enjoying old classics but in March 2024, the platform takes it further by adding music videos.
Available on mobile and desktop, you only need a premium account to access music videos on Spotify. The feature is, unfortunately, still limited to certain countries as of writing and these are:
- Brazil
- Colombia
- Germany
- Indonesia
- Italy
- Kenya
- Philippines
- Poland
- Sweden
- The Netherlands
- United Kingdom
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Step-by-step guide to watching music videos on Spotify
On mobile
- Make sure you are subscribed to a Spotify Premium account and that your app is updated to the latest version
- Pick a song to play and tap on the bottom banner to bring up the Now Playing section
- Scroll down and just below the lyrics is a section where you can watch music videos
- Tap on the video you’d like to play and enjoy!
On desktop
- Make sure you are subscribed to a Spotify Premium account and that your app is updated to the latest version
- Pick a song then click on the Now Playing icon on the bottom right of the app, near the microphone icon.
- The sidebar will pop out from the right and there will be a section for music videos similar to the app
- Tap on the video you’d like to play and enjoy! On desktop, you can choose from watching in the sidebar, full screen, or a pop-out window.
Some notes:
Spotify’s music video library is still quite limited so you might have to scour around for songs that have music videos available. Some artists included The Weeknd, Ed Sheeran, Ariana Grande, Gus Dapperton, and more.
Additionally, once you activate the video, it will now be the default setting. To switch back to audio only, tap on the Switch to Audio button on the Now Playing page.
Other Fun Things You Can Do on Spotify
Beyond music videos, Spotify offers several other features to enhance your listening experience:
- Discover Weekly: Personalized playlists that introduce you to new music every week
- Daylist – A curated, mood-based playlist created based on your listening history
- Collaborative Playlists/Jam: Share the joy of music by creating playlists with friends
- Artist Radio: Stations tailored to the music style of your favorite artists
- Spotify Psychic – A mini-game that suggests music based on questions you answer
The Melting Pot
The Modern Creatures curates a playlist every month! If you’re interested in finding new music or just vibing with us, check out the playlists here.
