How to share Spotify songs with sound on Instagram stories

We’re officially in the era of social soundtracks. No more clunky screenshots. No more hopping between apps. Instagram is now rolling out a slick new integration that lets you share Spotify songs to your Stories with actual audio.

That’s right; your followers can now hear what you’re vibing to, without ever leaving the app. If your fingers are already twitching to do this on your ‘gram, here’s a handy guide you can follow.

Social audio, but make it seamless

Previously, when you shared a song from Spotify to Instagram, your Story was little more than a silent square. It included the cover art, some artist metadata, and a “Play on Spotify” link that most people ignored. Cute, but not compelling.

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Now? The song plays. A short snippet, enough to hook your friends or followers, is embedded directly in the Story. It’s fluid, frictionless, and finally lets your music do the talking.

How to share Spotify songs with sound on Instagram stories

To share your Spotify songs on Instagram stories with audio, simply follow these steps:

Step 1: Open Spotify on your phone and cue up the track, album, or podcast you’re feeling

Step 2: Tap Share on the now-playing screen

Step 3: Choose Instagram Stories from the options

Step 4: Spotify auto-generates an Instagram story, complete with album art or a visual background, and now, a playable audio preview

Step 5: Add your finishing touches – stickers, GIFs, mood text, etc

Step 6: Hit post, and your followers can listen instantly within the Instagram story

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So go ahead, make your mood public. Let your followers hear your Monday blues, your Sunday chill, or your Friday night chaos. With one tap, Instagram Stories just became a whole lot more musical. For more news and updates surrounding the world of tech and culture, stay tuned to Unboxed by Croma.