SpotDJ uses the song and artist information from iTunes to determine which spots to send you. In general, the more accurate your iTunes library is, the better the chance that your spots will be heard.
Our matching technology is able to correct some basic differences. For example, if you record a spot for “The Doors,” […]
Sometimes you upload a spot then decide that you could do a better job with one more chance. Or, you record a spot talking about how Green Day’s latest single is an allegory for Social Darwinism and Malthusian Ideals and then later that day you find out that it’s really just a song about drinking […]
SpotDJ needs to use your network connection so that you can hear the latest spots as you listen to music. We also use the web to show you information about songs and spots, to allow you to contact us with questions, and to check for updates. SpotDJ does not contain spyware. To work properly, you […]
If you download SpotDJ, you can hear spots while you listen to music in iTunes, or create spotted playlists that you can sync with your iPod. So you really oughta download SpotDJ!
However, if you just want to record a spot quickly and don’t have time to download and install SpotDJ, you can still contribute a […]
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SpotDJ has a (currently experimental) feature that lets you take spots to go. Simply click the small iPod button near the top of the SpotDJ window. It looks like this:
Now you’re in iPod mode. You’ll see a drop down menu with a list of your current iTunes playlists. Pick the playlist you’d like […]
SpotDJ is a service that adds a something new and, frankly, !*#$@ing awesome to your music listening experience. You listen to your music just like normal, but every once in a while, SpotDJ will play a “spot” between songs.
A spot is simply a short snippet of audio about the song you were listening to. It […]
A spot is a short audio clip that you hear between songs. While you’re listening to music, SpotDJ checks to see if there are spots that are relevant to the song you’re listening to. When the song is over, you hear the spot!
A spot can be just about anything. A spot might tell you something […]
If you’re having trouble logging into SpotDJ, keep in mind that there are two components to SpotDJ that both require logins — the SpotDJ application that you download and install, and the SpotDJ web site, where you can browse spots and customize your DJ page.
Here are some hints for logging in:
If you just signed up […]
Well, you’ve come to the right place! SpotDJ is the only place where you say something about a song and have your comments inserted right into an iTunes listener’s playlist!
Here’s how to record a spot:
Sign up for SpotDJ, if you haven’t done so already.
Download the SpotDJ app and install it. The download should happen automatically […]
The spots you hear are determined based on a number of factors. We build a list of potential spots based on the title and artist of the song you’re listening to. Then we refine the list based on what you’ve already heard, your list of faves, the ratings of the spots, and your other preferences. […]