The music service will be available in large parts of Africa, Asia and South and Latin America.

It will also be offered in 36 new languages, including Hindi and Swahili.

In the long run, Spotify will be able to reach one billion potential users through these markets, is the message.

Today, Spotify is present in 93 countries and the company has approximately 345 million users.

Uncompressed sound and more podcasts

In the future, discerning ears will have the opportunity to upgrade their subscription to "Spotify Hifi", where the music is streamed in undiminished quality. At the same time, investments in podcasts continue, including former US President Barack Obama and rock legend Bruce Springsteen podcasts for the platform.