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Spotify Wrapped 2024 Is Finally Here: What's New It Offers This Year

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Every December, Spotify users eagerly await the moment they can look back at the soundtrack of their year. And share that online, of course. January's workout anthems, summer's party hits and cozy autumn playlists—Spotify Wrapped compiles the highlights of your music journey into one colourful, shareable experience. But Wrapped is now more than just listening stats—each year, the platform introduces new features, experiences and makes it all interactive and fun, boosting its online virality and making other streaming platforms scratch their heads.

For 2024, the wait is over—Spotify Wrapped dropped today. Let’s dive into what Spotify Wrapped is, how to access yours, and what’s new this year.

What is Spotify Wrapped?

Launched in 2016, Spotify Wrapped has become a proper cultural event that transforms personal listening habits into a delightful digital diary. Wrapped doesn’t just list your top artists, songs, albums, and genres—it turns them into an interactive experience filled with surprises and fun statistics.

Credit: Spotify (Spotify Wrapped 2023)

Spotify Wrapped has become so popular that even its competitors—like Apple Music and YouTube Music—have launched their own end-of-year recaps to stay in the game. Recently, we've covered the art and science behind the Spotify Wrapped virality phenomenon, so check it out if you're among those who eagerly waits for their annual streaming habits roundup to roll out 👇

When was Spotify Wrapped 2024 released?

Spotify Wrapped 2024 went live on December 4, following the tradition of dropping in early December. Spotify likes to keep the exact release date under wraps (pun intended), teasing its arrival with cryptic hints and playful marketing.

This year, Wrapped arrived on the first Wednesday after Thanksgiving—just like it did in 2023.

How to view your Spotify Wrapped

Getting your Wrapped is just as easy as opening the Spotify app. Here’s how:

  1. Open Spotify on your smartphone. The feature is app-exclusive and won’t appear on desktop versions.
  2. Look for the “Wrapped” banner. It’s usually hard to miss, front and center on the home screen.
  3. Tap and enjoy! Explore your stats, share your cards, and dive into your Top 100 playlist.

You can also visit Spotify Wrapped Newsroom page to check out the feature and its broader campaign.

What’s new in Spotify Wrapped 2024?

Spotify continues to innovate, and this year’s Wrapped includes some exciting new features:

Your Music Evolution

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Your Music Evolution breaks down your year into up to three distinct "musical phases." Whether you started with "Cozy Coffeehouse Folk" in the winter and ended with "Turbocharged Electro-Pop" by summer, this feature shows how your tastes evolved.

Each phase is uniquely titled and comes with a personalised Music Evolution Playlist featuring favourites and new suggestions. Spotify uses a mix of machine learning and human curation to craft these insights, ensuring they reflect your standout moments.

"Several special factors went into creating Your Music Evolution, including the amount of time you spent listening to an artist or genre, peak listening months, and distinctiveness, which means spotlighting a genre that stood out from your usual listening patterns," Spotify shares in their blog. "While the Your Music Evolution data story may not encompass every musical moment of your year, it aims to reflect some of the most significant ones, revealing your unique journey and evoking 2024 memories through music."

To use Your Music Evolution, you need to have streamed at least three tracks and one artist from each music category throughout the year. Alongside this feature, you'll also receive a personalised Your Music Evolution 2024 playlist, available in your Wrapped feed on the Home screen.

Your Spotify Wrapped AI Podcast

For the first time, Spotify offers a personalised AI-generated podcast reflecting on your Wrapped stats. Featuring two AI hosts, the podcast gives your top songs, genres, and listening habits while diving into the stories behind your favourite tracks.

This feature, powered by Google’s NotebookLM, is currently available in English for users in select countries, including the US, UK, and Australia.

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How to Access Your Spotify Wrapped AI Podcast

  1. Open your Wrapped feed on the Home screen and tap on “Your Spotify Wrapped AI Podcast” to start listening.
  2. Alternatively, you can find it through Search by typing “Your Spotify Wrapped AI Podcast.”
  3. Premium users can also access it via the link in their Top Songs 2024 playlist.

To share it with friends, tap the share icon to download the audio clip to your mobile device but note that sharing the podcast generates a public link. You can also send them a direct link to their own podcast experience.

Expanded Listening Streaks

This year, just like in Apple Music Replay, Spotify Wrapped shows your listening streaks with detailed stats about how often you returned to your favourite artists. Basically, it shows you how much of a superfan you are! Whether it was Taylor Swift on repeat or daily doses of Billie Eilish, these metrics show your commitment to the music that moves you.

Spotify Wrapped 2024: Top Artists, Albums, and Tracks

Spotify Wrapped wouldn’t be complete without the global charts. Some highlights from 2024’s data are:

  • Top Artist: Taylor Swift reigns supreme for the second year running, with 26.6 billion streams worldwide.
  • Top Album: Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department takes the crown, followed by albums from Billie Eilish, Sabrina Carpenter, and Karol G.
  • Top Track: Sabrina Carpenter’s Espresso claims the top spot, racking up over 1.6 billion streams globally.
  • Most Viral Track: Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ Die With a Smile dominates social media shares.

And good news for those who like sharing their Wrapped cards on social media—now you can share your Wrapped directly to TikTok!

Wrapped isn't just for fans, though. For artists, Spotify Wrapped is a chance to engage with fans, share milestones, and showcase their global reach. Besides, artists can now view how many pre-saves their Spotify countdown pages generated and identify which of their short-video clips resonated most with fans. Spotify has also introduced dedicated Wrapped hubs for songwriters, podcasters, and audiobook authors, each offering a tailored blend of stats and similar shareable cards.

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