Spotify Singles is a program created by Spotify to provide artists with the opportunity to re-record one of their existing songs in a fresh new way. The program was launched in 2016 and features original recordings of artists performing either a new version of one of their own songs, a cover song, or an original song. The recordings are made in Spotifys in-house studio and are updated every Wednesday. The program has been successful, with nearly seven billion streams since its inception.
The Spotify Singles program is different from Spotify Sessions, which were live recordings of a small concert in Spotifys office or at SXSW. The main difference between the two is that there is no audience clapping in Spotify Singles.
Spotify Singles can be found on individual artist pages, and the complete collection of recordings can be found on the Spotify Singles: Complete Collection playlist. There has been some debate about whether the recordings are live or not, but they are technically recorded in a studio.
Overall, Spotify Singles is a program that allows artists to showcase their creativity and engage with their fans by providing new versions of their songs or covers of other artists songs. It has been successful in providing a platform for artists to connect with new listeners and has helped a more diverse set of artists get noticed and make a living off their music.