Spotify Party wants to be the DJ for all your get-togethers

Party playlists are great, but they're no substitute for a proper DJ. Spotify thinks its new feature is the next best thing.

Spotify launched a new "Party" mode for its iOS and Android apps, which features curated playlists with an adjustable mood selector. Spotify also worked with Diplo to create an exclusive 120-song playlist for its users.

Spotify Party, which started rolling out on Wednesday, features a variety of playlists with beat-matched tracks, meaning transitions between songs will be smooth, like a human DJ. Also adding a human component to Spotify Party is an adjustable mood slider, which Spotify says tailors the playlist to better suit the mood of the party. Read more...