{"id":3005793,"date":"2015-03-30T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-03-30T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"urn:uuid:d6251d35-a883-4964-b9dd-ca00348d6c1e"},"modified":"2023-01-09T19:32:19","modified_gmt":"2023-01-09T19:32:19","slug":"soundtrack-your-game-with-spotify-on-playstationmusic","status":"publish","type":"press-release","link":"https:\/\/sonyinteractive.com\/en\/press-releases\/2015\/soundtrack-your-game-with-spotify-on-playstationmusic\/","title":{"rendered":"Soundtrack Your Game with Spotify on PlayStation\u2122Music"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"container-789bfd3439\" class=\"cmp-container\">\n<div class=\"aem-Grid aem-Grid--12 aem-Grid--tablet--12 aem-Grid--default--12 aem-Grid--phone--12 \">\n<div class=\"container responsivegrid aem-GridColumn--tablet--12 aem-GridColumn--offset--tablet--0 aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--phone--none aem-GridColumn--phone--12 aem-GridColumn--tablet--none aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12 aem-GridColumn--offset--phone--0 aem-GridColumn--offset--default--0\">\n<div id=\"container-2e8d2b12d3\" class=\"cmp-container\">\n<div class=\"aem-Grid aem-Grid--12 aem-Grid--tablet--12 aem-Grid--default--12 aem-Grid--phone--12 \">\n<div class=\"embed aem-GridColumn--tablet--12 aem-GridColumn--phone--12 aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12\">\n<div id=\"embed-3cd6e63039\" class=\"cmp-embed\">\n<p>Today, Spotify and Sony Network Entertainment International LLC (SNEI) will launch an exclusive music experience, Spotify on PlayStation\u2122Music, making it easier than ever for gamers to enjoy their favourite tracks whilst playing their favourite games in 41 markets.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s right, the best in music is playing co-op with the best in gaming. So whether you\u2019re diving off Parisian rooftops, battling the evil of Crota or playing Barcelona at the Camp Nou, you\u2019re in charge of the soundtrack.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"default\">\n<li><strong>Soundtrack your game.<\/strong><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tWith background listening on PlayStation\u00ae4 (PS4\u2122) system, you can soundtrack your gaming sessions with your favourite tracks. You might die a few times at the hands (or claws) of memorably terrifying monsters in the critically-acclaimed action RPG Bloodborne\u2122, so why not do it to the music of your choice? Upbeat pop, thumping hip-hop, soothing classical\u2026With over 30 million tracks, we\u2019ve got you covered either way. <\/li>\n<li><strong>On-demand music for everyone. <\/strong><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tEnjoy all of your favourite tunes on-demand. Pick one of your favourites from Your Music or Browse to find the perfect playlist for every mood and moment. We\u2019ve even got a set of new gaming playlists for you. <\/li>\n<li><strong>No need to pause during your game play.<\/strong><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tSpotify Connect lets you skip tracks or turn up the music using your mobile device or tablet, without ever having to interrupt your gaming experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cMusic has always been a big part of gaming,\u201d says Gustav S\u00f6derstr\u00f6m, Chief Product Officer at Spotify. \u201cI remember playing computer games like Quake and Counter-Strike with my favourite tunes on in the background &#8211; taking the experience to a whole new level. With today\u2019s launch, we\u2019re bringing back that magic of gaming with music &#8211; all in a beautifully designed and smooth experience that looks great on the big screen\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPlayStation\u2122Network is the premier destination for digital entertainment and we\u2019re excited that millions of users around the world can now enjoy the most compelling music service on their PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 systems,\u201d said John Kodera, President, Sony Network Entertainment International. \u201cWith Spotify as the foundation of PlayStation Music, we\u2019ll continue to evolve the service to deliver the best entertainment experience that gamers have come to expect from PlayStation Network.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Spotify and SNEI have worked closely to build an entirely new music experience which doesn\u2019t just sound awesome, but also looks great on your TV and handles smoothly using your DUALSHOCK\u00ae wireless controller. <\/p>\n<p>Spotify on PlayStation Music will roll out to PS4 and PS3 today and will also become available on Xperia\u2122 smartphones and tablets. <\/p>\n<p>Ready to play?<\/p>\n<p class=\"alignCenter\">Notes to Editors<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3>About Spotify<\/h3>\n<p class=\"noIndent\">Spotify is an award-winning digital music service that gives you on-demand access to over 30 million tracks.  Our dream is to make all the world\u2019s music available instantly to everyone, wherever and whenever you want it.  Spotify makes it easier than ever to discover, manage and share music with your friends, while making sure that artists get a fair deal.<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tSpotify is now available in 58 markets globally with more than 60 million active users, and over 15 million paying subscribers.<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tSince its launch in Sweden in 2008, Spotify has driven more than US$2bn to rights holders. Spotify is now the second biggest source of digital music revenue for labels in Europe, and the biggest and most successful music streaming service of its kind globally.<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"http:\/\/www.spotify.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.spotify.com<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h3>Further information<\/h3>\n<p class=\"noIndent\">For more information, images, or to contact the team, please head over to our press page at<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"http:\/\/press.spotify.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/press.spotify.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text aem-GridColumn--tablet--12 aem-GridColumn--offset--tablet--0 aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--phone--none aem-GridColumn--phone--12 aem-GridColumn--tablet--none aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12 aem-GridColumn--offset--phone--0 aem-GridColumn--offset--default--0\">\n<div id=\"text-c6adb4da15\" class=\"cmp-text\">\n<div id=\"releaseFooter\">\n<p>Readers are advised that the press releases and other information posted on this site are current only on their original publication date. 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