Spotify users had a bit of a rough morning today as the popular music streaming service went down, leaving many unable to groove to their favorite tunes. The company confirmed the outage, which stirred up quite a buzz online, as folks couldn’t stream music or access their libraries. Thankfully, the issue is now resolved, so you can get back to your playlists!
The outage began stirring complaints on platforms like Downdetector around 9 a.m. PT, with users flocking to social media to share their frustrations. Spotify acknowledged the glitch on Twitter, saying they were on it. By 4:59 p.m. ET, Spotify announced that the problem was fixed, much to the relief of music lovers everywhere. If you’re still curious about Spotify’s journey, check out our recap of its 20-year history.
While Spotify is back on track, it got some folks thinking about alternatives like Apple Music, which offers a monthly subscription and sometimes a free trial. If the outage inspired you to explore other apps, there are always amazing deals on Android apps to check out.
Keep an eye on Spotify’s social channels for any future updates, and let us know in the comments if you faced any issues!
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