Spotify down: Streaming app suffers major outage – as company confirms ‘issues’ | Science, Climate & Tech News
Spotify is suffering a widespread outage – with the popular music app failing to load for many users.
On X, the streaming service confirmed the disruption, and said: “We’re aware of some issues right now and are checking them out!”
Downdetector has received thousands of reports about the outage – and dozens of comments from affected users.
“Definitely a gremlin in the works,” one wrote.
Another calm user added: “I NEED MY BACKGROUND MUSIC NOW!!!!!!!”
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