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# You can now share Spotify songs with sound on Instagram
- URL: https://www.techloy.com/you-can-now-share-spotify-songs-with-sound-on-instagram/
- Published: 2025-07-01T16:06:42.000Z
- Updated: 2025-07-01T16:06:42.000Z
- Description: No more having to jump between apps just to know what the song sounds like.
- Author: Louis Eriakha
- Tags: / Consumer Tech, Instagram, Spotify, / Entertainment, Music

For years, sharing songs from [Spotify](https://www.techloy.com/tag/spotify/) to [Instagram Stories](https://www.techloy.com/tag/instagram/) felt a little flat. Sure, you could post the album cover and a link, but there was no audio, no vibe, no moment, just a pretty image with a redirect. But now, that’s changing. Instagram is finally letting users share *playable* previews of Spotify tracks directly to Stories.

This means if you're listening to a song on Spotify and share it to your Story, your followers can tap and *hear* a short snippet right there on Instagram, no more jumping between apps. It’s a small but meaningful update that could make music discovery more social, more seamless, and maybe even more fun.

[Spotify users can now ask Gemini to play their favourite music on AndroidsThis only works on Android, through the Gemini and Spotify apps. It’s not available yet for iPhone, the Gemini web app, or Google Messages.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c1/a6/c1a6d111-d951-41ad-a392-c1e841210b93/content/images/icon/techloy-avatar-1-2523.png)TechloyEmmanuel Oyedeji![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c1/a6/c1a6d111-d951-41ad-a392-c1e841210b93/content/images/thumbnail/photo-1582559578249-eea585181220-1-3.jpeg)](https://www.techloy.com/spotify-users-can-now-ask-gemini-to-play-their-favourite-music-on-android/)

It also makes sense when you consider the broader landscape. Instagram's rival, [TikTok](https://www.techloy.com/tag/tiktok/), has become a powerhouse for music discovery, influencing global charts and helping underground artists go viral. Instagram’s move could be a little response to that shift, even though it's probably not going to be nearly as impactful. With [Meta](https://www.techloy.com/tag/meta/), Instagram's parent company, already experimenting with music in Instagram Notes, users stream songs to followers in real time, this new Story feature could help turn Instagram into more of a music-sharing hub.

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c1/a6/c1a6d111-d951-41ad-a392-c1e841210b93/content/images/2025/07/image-19.png)

Image Credit: **Instagram*

Using the feature is easy. Just open the Spotify app on your phone and find the song (or podcast) you want to share. Tap the share icon on the “Now Playing” screen and select “Instagram Stories.” Spotify will open Instagram, drop the album art into a Story, and include an audio snippet. You can then add stickers, text, or GIFs before posting like usual.

The preview plays automatically when someone views the Story, giving the post more context and personality. It’s a much more immersive experience than before, and for creators and artists, it’s a new way to promote music without asking followers to click out of the app.

So what does this mean overall? Well, it's a step forward for both Spotify and Instagram, and it makes sharing music a lot more dynamic. It's also a way for Instagram to hold onto users a little longer, giving them less reason to hop over to another app just to hear a song. Whether you’re showing off your current mood or putting friends onto new tracks, this update brings sound to the Stories, and with it, a lot more soul.

[Instagram is working on a repost featureIt joins TikTok, Threads, and X in making resharing native.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c1/a6/c1a6d111-d951-41ad-a392-c1e841210b93/content/images/icon/techloy-avatar-1-2522.png)TechloyOluwaseun Bamisile![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c1/a6/c1a6d111-d951-41ad-a392-c1e841210b93/content/images/thumbnail/photo-1585250003309-694ff34512d7-6)](https://www.techloy.com/instagram-is-working-on-a-repost-feature/)