Spotify is shutting down its live audio app Spotify Live
The world's leading audio streaming platform, Spotify, announced that it will shut down its live audio app, Spotify Live. In March 2021, Spotify launched the app as a way for creators to host live audio conversations with their fans, similar to Clubhouse and Twitter Spaces. However, after just six months, Spotify will discontinue the app and integrate its features into other Spotify products.
The decision to shut down Spotify Live may come as a surprise to some, given the current popularity of live audio platforms. However, it's important to note that Spotify has always been primarily focused on music streaming. The live audio space is relatively new for them.
In a statement, Spotify's spokesperson acknowledged that they had experienced some success with the launch of Spotify Live. ...