Spotify Developing Feature to Let Users Discover Music By Its Credited Writers

Reverse engineers uncovered clues to Spotify’s beta “SongDNA” feature, which ostensibly allows users to map out who’s behind their favorite new tracks.

Spotify is testing a new feature that would allow users to discover music through every credited artist who made it, from songwriters and vocalists to producers and engineers, TechCrunch reports.

Discovered within the app’s code by reverse engineer Jane Manchun Wong, “SongDNA” appears to create a visual, credit-based web of connections between musical collaborators. Screenshots shared by Wong show how users could tap into an artist’s credits to uncover other projects they’ve worked on, surfacing everything from featured vocals to obscure production work.

Additional findings by fellow reverse engineer Chris Messina confirmed the feature’s existence. References in the code suggest “SongDNA” is designed to map contributor networks across the platform, making it easier to explore their broader creative reach. 

If launched, the feature could rival TIDAL’s interactive credits and give music professionals a new way to find collaborators. For listeners, it signals a move toward greater transparency and recognition of the teams behind their favorite tracks, offering a clearer view of how songwriters and audio engineers shape the music in your playlists.

Spotify has not yet formally announced nor publicly confirmed “SongDNA” at the time of this writing.