Streaming platform Spotify has begun rolling out its new SongDNA feature, giving users a deeper, more interactive way to explore the connections behind the music they listen to.
The feature, now available in beta for Premium users on mobile devices, introduces what Spotify describes as a “musical family tree”—an interactive layer that reveals how songs are linked across the industry.
SongDNA appears within the ‘Now Playing’ screen. Users can access it by scrolling down while a track is playing and tapping on the SongDNA card when available.
Once opened, the feature displays a detailed map of a song’s creative ecosystem, including:
- Collaborators such as producers, writers, and engineers
- Songs that have been sampled or referenced
- Cover versions and reinterpretations
- Cross-genre and historical connections
This creates an interactive network that allows listeners to move from one track to another through shared creative links, rather than traditional playlist recommendations.
Spotify’s SongDNA is powered in part by data from WhoSampled, a database known for tracking song samples and musical references. This allows the platform to accurately map how tracks influence each other across time and genres.
The result is a system that not only recommends music but also explains its origins, giving users insight into how songs are built and how artists are connected.
A key focus of SongDNA is visibility for behind-the-scenes contributors. The feature highlights the full range of people involved in making a track, from vocalists to engineers, placing them alongside the main artist.
This aligns with Spotify’s broader push to expand song credits and give recognition to all contributors within the music production process.
SongDNA is launching alongside other updates aimed at deepening engagement on the platform. These include expanded song credits and contextual features that provide background stories about tracks.
Together, these tools reflect Spotify’s shift from pure streaming to a more immersive music experience—one that combines listening with exploration and education.
The feature is currently in beta and available to select Premium users, with a wider global rollout expected in the coming months.