Zeus.fm: Lightning Fast Music Discovery for Spotify

The Inspiration: A Retired Spotify Feature

In the early days of Spotify, users enjoyed a feature called Touch Preview that allowed them to press and hold a track to preview a 30-second snippet — a brief yet insightful glimpse that often determined whether the song would make it to their carefully curated playlists. This feature, though now retired, was an exciting and intuitive innovation that made discovering new music a breeze.

The Revival: Music Discovery with Zeus FM

Cue Zeus.fm, a web application that breathes life back into this beloved feature. Inspired by Spotify's Touch Preview functionality, Zeus.fm is paving the way for a new music discovery experience. The platform allows you to discover fresh tunes on the fly by listening to 30-second previews, keeping the music discovery process simple, quick, and engaging.

The goal of Zeus.fm is to offer a straightforward and immediate way for music lovers to engage with new sounds. The 30-second previews are a perfect solution for those times when you're unsure whether a song is worth listening to in full. A half-minute sneak peek can help you decide whether the track resonates with your taste or not, making the process of finding new music a lot more efficient and enjoyable.

In addition to the 30-second previews, Zeus.fm also offers the ability to quickly save tracks to your Spotify library. This feature makes it even more convenient to store and revisit songs that resonate with your musical tastes.

Moreover, Zeus.fm takes music discovery to another level with its song recommendation feature. For every song you're listening to, the platform provides recommendations, introducing you to similar tracks you might enjoy. This ensures a continuous flow of new music tailored to your preferences, making the platform not just a tool, but a personal music guide.

Whether you're an avid music enthusiast always on the hunt for your next favorite artist, or simply someone who finds delight in stumbling upon new songs, Zeus.fm caters to all. The platform offers an engaging and intuitive music discovery experience that keeps the thrill of finding new tunes alive.

The Zeus FM Dashboard

The Zeus.fm Dashboard is the central hub of the platform, offering a comprehensive overview of your music discovery journey. As soon as you land on the dashboard, your personalized recommendations, new releases, and Discover Weekly playlist are instantly loaded. The dashboard also features a selection of Spotify’s curated playlists, providing a diverse range of musical styles and themes to explore. The intuitive design allows you to quickly listen to all songs and playlists right from this page, making the process of discovering new music as efficient as possible.

Interacting with Track Tiles

Upon hovering over each track tile, a 30-second preview of the song will automatically begin playing. Along with the audio preview, a convenient save button is also present, allowing users to easily add a track to their Spotify library for future listening. If the track belongs to an album, users will also see an option to navigate through the rest of the album directly from the track tile, providing an effortless way to explore more music from a particular artist or compilation.

Continuous Playback and Enhanced Details

Clicking on a track tile in Zeus.fm not only initiates the audio playback but also ensures a seamless experience. Once a track is selected, the platform cleverly maintains continuous playback for the selected track. For albums and playlists, convenient bottom controls facilitate easy seeking through the track list, allowing users to effortlessly explore more content from their favorite artists or curated compilations.

Moreover, Zeus.fm goes a step further in providing detailed insights into the current track, album, or playlist. After clicking on a track tile, the side menu dynamically reveals additional information, offering a comprehensive view of the music being enjoyed. If the track tile is for a single song, users will find details about the artist, the currently playing song, the associated album, and a selection of other recommended tracks. For albums and playlists, the side menu showcases the track list, allowing users to explore the entire compilation effortlessly.

This combination of continuous playback and enriched details enhances the overall user experience, making Zeus.fm not just a music discovery platform but a well-rounded companion for your musical exploration.

Discover More with Powerful Search

Navigate the musical landscape effortlessly with Zeus.fm's robust search feature. Whether you're seeking a specific artist, track, album, or playlist, the platform harnesses the expansive capabilities of the Spotify API to bring forth a plethora of results. Typing into the search bar opens the gateway to a world of musical possibilities, allowing users to pinpoint their desired content with ease.

Once on the search page, users are presented with a comprehensive array of results, ranging from artists and tracks to albums and playlists. The intuitive interface ensures that you can quickly identify and select the exact item you're looking for. But the exploration doesn't stop there... so search away!

The Tech Stack: Angular, the Spotify API, and Supabase

Zeus.fm leverages a tech stack comprising Angular, the Spotify API, and Supabase to ensure a seamless and reliable user experience. The Angular framework provides a robust foundation for developing the application, facilitating an intuitive user interface and streamlined navigation. The Spotify API integrates seamlessly with the application, granting access to the vast Spotify music library and ensuring that users have a wealth of songs at their fingertips. Supabase, on the other hand, takes care of Spotify OAuth via their Social Login options, as well as efficient data management and guarantees top-notch app performance, ensuring that your music discovery journey is smooth and uninterrupted.

Get Early Access to Zeus FM Through the Beta Program

Zeus.fm is currently in its beta stage and is inviting music lovers to get a first taste of this revolutionary music discovery platform. By joining the beta program, you get the opportunity to be one of the first to enjoy this unique music discovery experience. Not only will you get to discover new music and create playlists, but you will also have the chance to provide valuable feedback that will help shape the future of Zeus.fm.

If you're interested in partaking in the closed-beta program, you can request access here! You can also follow Zeus.fm on Twitter to stay up to date with the latest news and updates.