In a move that's sure to evoke nostalgia for early 2000s social media, Instagram has unveiled a new feature allowing users to add music to their profiles. This addition brings a touch of MySpace-era personalization to the modern social media landscape.
How It Works
The new feature enables users to showcase a chosen song on their profile, visible in the bio area. Unlike MySpace's autoplay function, Instagram's implementation gives profile visitors control over playback:
- Users can select a 30-second clip from Instagram's licensed music library
- The chosen song appears on the profile until removed or replaced
- Visitors can play or pause the track at will
Setting Up Your Profile Song
To add music to your profile:
- Navigate to the Edit Profile page
- Look for the new Add music to your profile option
- Search for a desired track in Instagram's music library
- Select the 30-second portion you wish to feature
Celebrity Collaboration
Instagram is launching this feature in partnership with pop star Sabrina Carpenter. As part of the rollout:
- Carpenter's official Instagram profile now features a teaser of her unreleased song Taste
- This exclusive preview precedes her album release, making Instagram the only place to hear the track early
Additional Features
Instagram has also introduced some playful, Carpenter-themed extras:
- Using keywords like Sabrina or the coffee cup emoji will turn temporary Notes messages light blue
- A new chat theme featuring lipstick kisses is available
The Bigger Picture
This update is part of Instagram's ongoing efforts to create a more immersive and personalized user experience. By allowing users to express themselves through music, Instagram aims to deepen engagement and foster connections based on shared musical tastes.
As social media platforms continue to evolve, it's interesting to see features from past eras reimagined for today's users. This blend of nostalgia and modern functionality could prove to be a hit among Instagram's diverse user base.
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