I'd tried Pandora and Google Play Music back in the day, but never felt compelled to invest in their premium features. The app is one of the most used on my phone and laptop. and DC Comics to develop scripted superhero-based podcasts, as well as a reported $100 million deal for the exclusive rights to Joe Rogan’s podcast.At this point, I've used Spotify for several years, and can't imagine switching to any other service for my music streaming needs. The Swedish streaming company recently signed a deal with Warner Bros.

The current Premium account will be imported to Premium Duo, along with saved music, podcasts, playlists, and recommendations, Spotify says.Īs it rolls out new features for Premium, including a recently launched shared DJ mode, Spotify continues to amp up its overall investment in audio-not just music, but focused on the podcasting space. The shared location will allow users who had been relying on Spotify’s free, ad-supported listening to get the first month of Premium Duo free.Įxisting Spotify Premium subscribers can switch to the new subscription in the “Account” page on Spotify’s website. Spotify says each user must reside at the same address to be eligible for the Premium Duo account.

“With two individual Premium accounts, you can both listen independently, uninterrupted, and get all of your personalized playlists and features tailored just for you.” “Premium Duo includes our extensive music and podcast catalog and everything users love about Spotify Premium,” Alex Norström, Spotify’s chief freemium business officer, said in a statement.

Spotify says this will allow partners to discover audio they both love. (The price point falls just slightly below the $14.99-per-month family plan, which can be applied to up to six accounts.) Additionally, both users will get access to a regularly updated Duo Mix playlist that combines the couple’s tastes. The new membership, dubbed Spotify Premium Duo, costs $12.99 a month and gives two people their own separate Premium accounts in which to collect songs, playlists, podcasts, and so on. Spotify has launched a new premium membership for couples who want to split the cost of a monthly subscription-and a share of what music gets played in the car or apartment.

Spotify duo plan