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Spotify is reportedly developing a new feature called “SongDNA”, designed to let users explore the writers, producers, vocalists, lyricists, and engineers who contribute to their favorite songs. The feature aims to celebrate the creators behind the music, providing a visual and interactive way to navigate through song credits.
The discovery was made by renowned reverse engineer Jane Manchun Wong, who found traces of SongDNA in Spotify’s app code. She shared screenshots revealing how users could explore artist connections and see other works linked to the same contributors offering a behind-the-scenes look similar to TIDAL’s interactive credits.
Wong demonstrated how artists like Rei Ami (from KPop Demon Hunters) could be identified across multiple tracks, highlighting the potential for creative discovery and industry networking. The feature appears designed for both casual listeners curious about song creators and music professionals seeking new collaborations.
Shortly after Wong’s post, Spotify reportedly removed references to SongDNA in a subsequent app update. When contacted, Spotify declined to comment but did not deny the feature’s existence.
Tech expert Chris Messina later confirmed SongDNA’s presence in the app’s code, suggesting it could visualize networks of contributors, enabling users to explore interconnected works by songwriters, producers, and artists.
“SongDNA could redefine how fans and creators connect not just through songs, but through the people who make them,” said Messina.
Unlike Pandora’s Music Genome Project, which classifies songs based on hundreds of musical traits, SongDNA focuses solely on the human element celebrating the talent, collaboration, and creativity that power the global music industry.
