According to a recent report by the BBC, Spotify has failed to block explicit lyrics in hit songs by artists such as Olivia Rodrigo, Dua Lipa, and Kanye West, amongst others. The report claims that even when users have blocked explicit content, they are still being shown explicit lyrics from songs. The streaming service can display a song’s original lyrics on screen, even when the clean ‘radio friendly’ version is playing, the BBC found.
At present, more than a third of the songs in Spotify’s UK top 50 contain explicit lyrics. Half of those songs show the explicit lyrics on screen, even when the clean edit is played. The company is said to be aware of the problem and working to fix it.
Spotify recently teased the launch of “superfan clubs” on its platform. The announcement was made in a blog post last month, which outlined how the Digital Markets Act (DMA) will mean a “better Spotify for artists, creators, and you.” The DMA came into effect in November 2022 and seeks to ensure that large online platforms “behave in a fair way online”.
Spotify said the DMA will allow the company to share details about deals, promotions, and better-value payment options across Europe. The company will also be able to communicate clearly with users in the Spotify app about new products for sale, promotional campaigns, superfan clubs and upcoming events. Whilst the announcement did not elaborate on what the “superfan clubs” feature would entail, it is expected to bring new incentives and benefits to users of the platform.
In conclusion, whilst Spotify takes steps to fix the problem of not blocking explicit lyrics in songs, it has also announced the launch of a new feature, called “superfan clubs,” which is expected to bring exciting experiences and benefits to those who use the music platform
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