Spotify rolls out new logo on 20th anniversary, sparking backlash from fans

Spotify brought a shimmering, textured masterpiece, sparking mixed reactions from Spotify users online

Spotify rolls out new logo on 20th anniversary, sparking backlash from fans

Spotify rolls out new logo on 20th anniversary, sparking backlash from fans

Spotify has officially rolled out a new logo that transforms into a sparkly green disco ball.

The Swedish-music streaming giant has changed the iconic three soundwave line remain, bringing a shimmering, textured masterpiece, sparking mixed reactions from Spotify users online.

The visual change is part of Spotify’s global anniversary campaign, “Spotify 20: Your Party of the Year(s)”, and is not a permanent update to the logo.

Spotify's new logo leaves fans divided by new app design

Several fans took to social media sites such as X (formerly Twitter) to express their frustration.

A fan wrote, “The new Spotify app icon looks like it’s constantly updating, I can’t anymore.”

Spotify rolls out new logo on 20th anniversary, sparking backlash from fans

Another fan wrote, “speak for everyone when I say we prefer the old Spotify logo over the new one. The new logo is not giving the lit vibes at all.”

Spotify rolls out new logo on 20th anniversary, sparking backlash from fans

"i absolutely hate @Spotify’s updated logo. makes it look like there’s a problem with my screen," a third fan stated.

Spotify rolls out new logo on 20th anniversary, sparking backlash from fans

Why did Spotify change its logo?

Spotify has not officially acknowledged the icon change. Though theme for the "Party of the Year(s)" is a disco ball is creating confusion among fans whether it would be temporary or permanent.