Spotify continues to expand its content library, going beyond its music and podcast-focused structure. The platform has introduced a new feature where users can listen to long articles instead of reading them.

With this new feature called “Articles”, the company makes long contents in well-known magazines audible. Users can now easily access these contents while going to work or doing sports.

Voice article period begins

Spotify brings together more than 650 audio articles with users under the audiobook section. These contents, selected from valuable publications such as Rolling Stone, The Atlantic, Vogue, WIRED, Pitchfork and Vanity Fair, are under two hours long.

With this new initiative, the platform aims to have users consume long texts by listening instead of reading them. Spotify officials state that these short-format audio contents may encourage users to listen to full-length books over time.

Premium subscribers can access these contents by using their monthly audiobook listening rights. Free users can purchase each article individually for $2.

The production of the content is carried out by Spotify’s own audiobook group. In some articles, technology-based narration systems are used in addition to the human voice, and this is clearly stated for users.

Multi-directional transformation of the platform

Spotify continues its strategy of evolving from a music app into a comprehensive audio platform. This move, which comes after personalized podcast tools and bidding systems, shows the platform’s efforts to increase content diversity.

Audible and various broadcasting organizations had previously attempted similar audio journalism. However, it is not yet clear whether this format will be adopted in the mainstream.

The company plans to make this new feature a long-term content vertical rather than an experiment. The interest of listeners in this new audio magazine format will be the main factor that will determine the future position of the feature.

How do you like this new audio article feature offered by Spotify? Do you think you would prefer to listen to these contents?