Spotify launches Playlist Notes for users and editors

Spotify has launched 'Playlist Notes,' a feature enabling users to attach written context to individual items within their playlists. The rollout builds on 'User Notes,' introduced last month, which let users annotate individual tracks. To add a note, users open a playlist they own or collaborate on, tap the three-dot menu next to any track, podcast episode, or audiobook, select 'add note,' and save. Notes are visible to anyone who can view the playlist. Spotify is also extending the concept to its editorial team. Editors can now add notes to curated playlists explaining their song selections, starting with major playlists including Today's Top Hits, RapCaviar, Hot Country, All New Pop, and Fresh Finds Hip-Hop. A new Editor Profiles page displays each editor's top tracks, albums, and the playlists they manage. User-created notes are rolling out in 100+ markets on iOS and Android. Editor notes and profiles are available to free and premium users aged 16 and older in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. The feature aligns with Spotify's broader push toward social and personalized experiences. The company recently reported surpassing 300 million subscribers and 777 million monthly active users in its Q2 earnings.