Spotify, After Massive User Backlash Over Disco-Ball Icon, Says Regular Logo Will Return Next Week

By Todd Spangler

Todd Spangler

NY Digital Editor

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Haterade rained down on Spotify‘s 20th birthday party celebratory disco-ball icon — and, after acknowledging the backlash, the streamer says the old 2D logo will return to users’ phones next week.

Without warning, Spotify last week debuted the glowing green mirrorball icon for its mobile app for Apple’s iOS. It was meant to be a fun celebration of its first 20 years, connected with the “Spotify 20: Your Party of the Year(s)” mobile-only in-app experience that provides look back at your music listening history.

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