Spotify Logo Change to Disco Ball Sparks Online Backlash

Spotify temporarily changed its logo to a disco ball to celebrate a milestone, which subsequently triggered a significant online backlash from users. Many expressed strong negative reactions to the new design.

20 May, 17:25 — 20 May, 17:25

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Spotify swapped its logo for a discoball to mark a milestone. A backlash ensued online

Who hates a sparkly disco ball? Turns out a vociferous swath of Spotify users do. A short-term swap of its regular mobile app icon for a 3D mirrorball version to celebrate a company milestone has set off an online kerfuffle.

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Shitstorm für Logo: «Kotzt mich jedes Mal an, wenn ich es sehe»

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Spotify Logo Change to Disco Ball Sparks Online Backlash

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Spotify swapped its logo for a discoball to mark a milestone. A backlash ensued online

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Shitstorm für Logo: «Kotzt mich jedes Mal an, wenn ich es sehe»

Spotify swapped its logo for a discoball to mark a milestone. A backlash ensued online

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