Spotify tests putting song lyrics behind paywall

The in-app lyrics feature was first introduced in Malaysia back in 2020 to both free and premium users. — Photo by charlesdeluvio on Unsplash

Spotify may start requiring a premium subscription for users to view song lyrics, with some reportedly being greeted with a message saying “Enjoy lyrics on Spotify Premium” when they attempt to access the feature.

In a statement to The Verge, Spotify co-head of global communications CJ Stanley says that it part of a “routine test”.