Spotify

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GCSE Computer Science
Computer Systems

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History
Spotify was founded in 2006 in
Stockholm, Sweden by Daniel Ek
and Martin Lorentzon.
The idea came at a time when
illegal downloads and piracy were
very common. The founders
wanted to create a platform
where people could easily and
legally access music online.

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Create and share playlists
What Spotify
Offers
Spotify gives access to millions of
songs, podcasts, and audiobooks.
Users can:
Follow their favorite artists
Discover new music with
personalized
recommendations
And even use special features
like “Spotify Wrapped,” which
shows yearly listening habits.

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Business
Model
Spotify works on two main models:
Free version
– supported by
ads.
Premium version – ad-free,
with better sound quality, and
offline listening.
This model helped Spotify become one of
the largest paid music services in the
world.

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Global Reach
Spotify is available in more
than 180 countries.
It has over 600 million
monthly active users, with
more than 230 million
premium subscribers.
This makes Spotify the
largest music streaming
service in the world.

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Technology
and Innovation
Spotify uses powerful algorithms and
artificial intelligence to recommend music.
Features like “Discover Weekly” or “Daily
Mix” are based on machine learning and
make listening more personal.
This technology keeps users engaged and
helps new artists get discovered.

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Impact on the
Music Industry
Spotify has changed the music industry:
• Artists can reach a global audience
instantly.
• Streaming has become the main way
people consume music today, replacing
CDs and downloads.
• Independent musicians can upload
songs without a big record label.

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Brand and
Design
Spotify is known for its green circle
logo and modern, easy-to-use app.
Its design is simple but powerful,
making music accessible to all
generations.

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Fun Facts
• The first song ever played on
Spotify was “Humans” by The
Killers.
• Every December, millions of
users share their Spotify
Wrapped results on social media.
• Some artists have billions of
streams — for example, Ed
Sheeran’s Shape of You has over
3 billion plays.

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Conclusion
Spotify is not just a streaming app — it’s a platform that
combines technology, creativity, and music.
It connects artists and listeners all around the world,
shaping the future of the music industry.

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