We all know how important music is when throwing a party. But those who use music-streaming services may not want to make a brand-new playlist, or feel like having to keep changing the songs on their smartphones throughout the night.
Just in time for your holiday get-together, Spotify has launched a new feature that provides users with a personal DJ that plays professionally mixed playlists.
The music-streaming platform announced on Wednesday the new party mode feature called Spotify Party that consists of a library of new playlists that are curated based on the mood.
These algorithm-based playlists help hosts find the best soundtrack to have streaming for their occasion such as "Holiday Party," "Electro Blowout" and "Hip Hop Takeover." Once the user selects their desired party playlist, they have the ability to drag a slider called a "mood tuner" to adjust to keep the music in tune with the energy in room. By sliding left, the songs become more slowed down for a more chilled-out vibe, and if your guests are looking to turn it up, then slide to the right to take things up a notch.
Users can also add or remove any songs they wish to the mix while in the new "Play Queue."
The Spotify Party playlists feature tracks that blend into one another so there's never a pause when one song ends and the other begins. It's like essentially having your own DJ mixing on your mobile phone.
Along with these party playlists, Spotify Party also features a special mix from popular DJ and producer Diplo. The exclusive set features more than 120 curated tracks. And while Dilpo fans know that the music in this playlist will have you dancing all night long, users can still use that mood tuner if they need to catch their breath for a few.
"When it comes to throwing parties you simply have to have the right playlists — or everyone will leave," Diplo said in a press release. "And while researching and picking out music is fun, it also takes a lot of time and effort. With Spotify Party, you're served with loads of beat-matched music that transitions perfectly, which you can easily adapt to whatever your current vibe is. Best of all, you don't have to do any of the legwork."
While these mood-based playlists sound reminiscent of Songza, the soon-to-be-turned-off Google Play Music streaming service, this is one of the new features Spotify has launched as of late to better stand out. In May, Spotify rolled out mixes based on the tempos of runners, as well as launching music playlists based on listening history in the new feature called Discover Weekly.
Spotify Party is rolling out Dec. 16 on the platform's iOS and Android apps to users worldwide.
Source: Spotify
