As Pandora continues to catch up to Spotify in terms of the features it offers, Spotify is returning the favor, adding Endless Artist Radio for Premium subscribers as well as other features including newly streamlined navigation and a redesigned, easier-to-use search page.<\/b>
\nSpotify is an enormously popular service, but it certainly has its competitors. Apple Music is currently beating the service in the United States when it comes to paid subscriber numbers, and, despite not being as popular, Pandora continues to catch up in terms of features and might get a tailwind from its recent deal that would see the company acquired by SiriusXM. To make sure it stays competitive and keeps its customers happy, Spotify is rolling out an update for Premium subscribers.
In September, Pandora rolled out a new feature called The Drop, which took a cue from Spotify\u2019s Discover Weekly playlist. Now, one of the biggest features of the Spotify Premium update returns the favor.
Endless Artist Radio is an upgrade of Artist Radio, which already existed for Premium subscribers. Not only are these playlists personalized based on your listening history, and updated frequently, they\u2019re downloadable so you can listen to them even when no internet connection is handy.
Spotify has also streamlined its layout for easier navigation, making finding what you\u2019re looking for a simpler task. The home screen is where you\u2019ll find your personalized recommendations, while your favorite songs, artists, playlists, and podcasts are all found in the library. If you\u2019re looking for something new, you\u2019ll want to check out the Search section.
The Search page has been redesigned, making it what Spotify calls \u201cthe new one-stop destination for artists, albums, podcasts, and more.\u201d This applies whether you know exactly what you\u2019re looking for or you\u2019re looking for something new but don\u2019t quite know what that might be. The top of the page now shows your favorite genres, which can change over time depending on what you\u2019ve been listening to recently. For some people this may not ever change, but if you\u2019re a genre hopper, this can help you stay in the groove.
In the blog post announcing the new features, Spotify describes them as \u201cinitial updates\u201d to Spotify Premium, so there may be other features in the works as well. These updates have begun rolling out today, October 18, for users of the iOS and Android apps across the world, so if you haven\u2019t gotten them yet, keep an eye out.<\/p>\n

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