It took months of tests and research, talking to users, and gathering feedback. Since the desktop experience served as the original window to the world for Spotify, this was not a task we took lightly. That’s why, starting today, we’re rolling out a new improved look and feel for the Spotify app for desktop and web- aligning the experience and making both easier to use than ever before.

Yet along the way, we felt that our desktop app experience hadn’t kept up, and that it was time for a change. We constantly test, develop, and launch new features, optimize for new devices, and look to expand our content offering. Not sure about Spotify? Read our guide on how to transfer your Spotify playlists to other music streaming services.At Spotify, we’re always looking for ways to provide the best possible experience so our listeners can consistently discover and enjoy music and podcasts-and that includes look, feel, and functionality. If that doesn't help, Spotify says you should try reinstalling the app - but this means you'll need to re-download any music or podcasts you have saved. You can also try restarting the Spotify app or switching on Offline mode to stop your Internet connection from interfering. If your downloads aren't playing, ensure the download was successful by checking the arrow icon has turned green. If you have any issues downloading your music, make sure your device isn't in sleep mode, double-check your Internet connection is active, and make sure you have at least 1GB of free storage space on your device. It's worth bearing in mind that you'll need to go online at least once every 30 days to keep your downloads - Spotify says this is so it can collect play data to compensate artists. Where to find 'offline mode' in Windows (Image credit: TechRadar)

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