Spotify Wrapped 2023 Is Live! Here’s How To Use It

Spotify Wrapped 2023 has officially dropped, and it’s packed with more features and insights into our musical journeys than ever before. As a die-hard music fan (and a bit of a podcast enthusiast), I’ve spent the year exploring a vast array of tunes and talks. Let’s dive into what Spotify Wrapped 2023 offers and how you can make the most of this annual musical recap.

What Is Spotify Wrapped?

Spotify Wrapped is an annual tradition where Spotify gives us a deep dive into our listening habits over the past year. It’s a fun, personalized experience that showcases your top songs, artists, genres, and even podcasts. This year, Spotify has upped the ante with new interactive elements and global integrations that make Wrapped more immersive than ever.

My Spotify Wrapped 2023 Experience

To give you a taste, let’s peek into my Spotify Wrapped for 2023. I played a whopping 1,627 songs across 53 different genres, with my top picks being alternative metal, hip-hop, and rock. Interestingly, my listening taste aligns closely with folks in Pittsburgh—a surprising yet amusing revelation!

Top Songs and Artists

I rocked out to Slipknot’s “The Dying Song (Time to Sing)” a staggering 65 times, making it my top song of the year. My top five songs were dominated by Slipknot, with a sprinkle of Stone Sour. Clearly, I have a thing for Corey Taylor’s musical genius.

When it comes to artists, I was among the top 0.3% of Slipknot listeners worldwide, clocking in nearly 5,000 minutes with them. Metallica, Stone Sour, Korn, and Alice In Chains also made it to my top five, painting a clear picture of my musical taste.

Podcast Life

I didn’t just stop at music; I devoured podcasts, spending over 40,000 minutes on them. My top five included “The Joe Rogan Experience,” “This Past Weekend” by Theo Von, “Wild Ride! with Steve-O,” “The HoneyDew With Ryan Sickler,” and “Bertcast” by Bert Kreischer.

How to Access Your Spotify Wrapped 2023

To see your own Wrapped, make sure your Spotify app is up-to-date. You can now access Wrapped not only on mobile but also via any web browser, a first for Spotify Wrapped.

New Features in Spotify Wrapped 2023

Personalized Insights and Characters

• Me in 2023: This new feature assigns you a “listening character” based on your unique music tastes and habits.
• Sound Town: Discover a city that matches your listening preferences. For me, it was Pittsburgh, which was quite the surprise!

Engaging Data Stories

• Top 5 Genres: See how your favorite music genres stacked up against each other.
• Top 5 Artists: Track your listening peaks for each artist throughout the year.

Special Features

• Your Artist Messages: Get personalized messages from your top artists within your Wrapped.

Interactive Elements

The Wrapped Feed

This year, Spotify introduced a Wrapped feed on the home screen, making it a one-stop destination for everything related to Wrapped. It includes editorial playlists, options for viewing concerts, and even access to merchandise from your top artists.

AI DJ and Blend

• AI DJ: This feature guides you through your Wrapped with commentary on your most-streamed artists and songs. Note that it’s only available for the first week after Wrapped’s launch.
• Blend: Invite friends to merge your top songs into a shared playlist.

Spotify Wrapped Goes Beyond the App

Global Celebrations

Spotify is bringing Wrapped to life with real-world events. From Lil Yachty’s event in Atlanta to unique cultural celebrations in Indonesia, there’s a global scale to this year’s Wrapped.

Spotify Island and FC Barcelona

• Spotify Island: Offers limited-edition merch and interactive challenges.
• FC Barcelona Collaboration: Find videos of players guessing each other’s Wrapped and look out for Wrapped features at upcoming matches.

How’d your Wrapped turn out this year? I’d love to hear from you in the comments!

Tony Simons

Tony has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Phoenix and over 11 years of writing experience between multiple publications in the tech, photography, lifestyle, and deal industries.