Spotify Launches New Video Feed to Keep Listeners Listening

‘Previews’ feature offering recommendations via TikTok-style clips aims to boost user engagement

Spotify co-presidents Alex Norström, in a black top, and Gustav Söderström say being involved with the moments when users first hear new content is the key to retaining them. Emanuel Hahn for The Wall Street Journal

Spotify Technology SA wants users to discover their next favorite artist on its platform, and not on TikTok or YouTube.

The Swedish music-streaming company on Wednesday introduced a new video feed for its app, aiming to recommend music, podcasts and audiobooks to users via short clips, similar to TikTok and YouTube Shorts.

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