Spotify experiencing service disruption for thousands of users, company denies hacking

Spotify ran into some technical trouble last Wednesday, leaving countless users unable to access their favorite tunes. According to a spokesperson, the outage kicked off around 6:20am EDT and lasted until roughly 11:45am EDT. Despite the frustration, Spotify assures everyone that all systems are back to normal. For the most current updates, you can always visit @SpotifyStatus X channel.

Around 48,000 users reported issues on Downdetector.com, a platform that monitors app outages as they happen. While the glitch primarily impacted the Spotify app, it also caused problems for audio streaming services and the website itself. Users across the U.S. and parts of Europe felt the outage, as reported by the BBC. Spotify took to social media early on to acknowledge the problem and let users know they were diligently working to fix it. A company spokesperson emphasized that the issue was not a result of hackers and that their teams were swiftly resolving it.

By midday, a message went out saying everything was back in order: “All clear – thanks for your patience.” But during the chaos, some users voiced their frustration online with comments like, “Messing with my morning, man!!” Complaints ranged from an inability to listen to music altogether to pesky glitches while jamming out to songs.

Founded in 2008, Spotify boasts a staggering 675 million users. So, finding a seamless listening experience can sometimes hit a snag. But with Spotify’s quick response and user notifications, everyone can breathe easy knowing their music will be accessible once again.