Spotify songs on Instagram Stories have become more engaging, since Instagram has started featuring a new option where users can share songs with playable audio previews within their Stories.
This update was announced on 30th June 2025. It enables the followers to listen to a small snippet of a song without leaving the Instagram app which ends the need to redirect for Spotify.
How to Share Spotify Songs on Instagram Stories?
To access this feature, simply open the Spotify app, choose a song, album, or playlist, and press the “Share” button. Select “Instagram Stories” from the list, and Spotify will create a Story with the album art of the track and a short sound bite.
Users can further personalize it with stickers, text, or effects before sharing.
This smooth integration improves music discovery and listening, capitalizing on Instagram’s recent Spotify tie-up with Notes, according to The Times of India.
Enhancing Music Discovery
Earlier, posting Spotify songs on Instagram Stories simply showed a static image with a Spotify link, but no audio.
The update solves user complaints, as evident from Reddit threads back in 2021, where solutions such as screen recording were prevalent due to the lack of sound.
Now, the audio preview embedded within makes Stories more lively, inviting followers to discover new music within Instagram itself.
Competitive Advantage in Social Media
The feature places Instagram as a more robust music-discovery hub, rivalling sources like TikTok, which has impacted global music charts.
By enabling Spotify tunes on Instagram Stories with sound, Instagram seeks to keep users online longer, according to Hindustan Times.
The feature comes after Instagram’s June 2025 Notes integration, which shows real-time Spotify songs in direct messages.
Other Creative Features
In addition to this, Instagram is introducing new fonts for Stories and Reels, including a special font based on singer Rosalía’s handwriting for a limited time, according TechCrunch.
The users also get to use custom symbols by typing certain characters such as “:-)” or “<3”. These are some of the features that show Instagram’s emphasis on creative expression and user retention.
A Leap Ahead for Music Fans
The feature of sharing Spotify songs with sound makes Instagram Stories a dynamic space for music sharing.
This update not only simplifies the process, but also promotes deep relations between users and their audience through shared music experiences.
As the feature rolls globally, it is set to redefine how the music is shared on social media.
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