Spotify re-invented the radio Spotify Stations, which rolled out in the US in 2019, shut down on May 16. Originally launched in beta, the standalone music streaming app operated like radio with curated playlists. Though it had fewer features than the main Spotify app, users could customize their listening experience with small tweaks such as genre apk, artist or era. After awhile, Spotify Stations' music would become more personalized based on your history, and listeners even had a thumbs-down option.