Instagram copies…Myspace?

If there’s one factor that is assured on the earth of social media, it is that platforms are going to copy one another’s options. Nevertheless, the latest iteration of that is nonetheless shocking, to say the least. Instagram has introduced a brand new music characteristic that lets you connect a music to your profile a la Myspace.

Instagram has copied MySpace, a platform that peaked lengthy earlier than Instagram ever existed, and arguably was thrown into decline by the rise of Instagram’s parent company.

So, how does this new characteristic work? You may select a music by going to edit profile and clicking “Add music to your profile.” You may then select a music or search within the For You part. From there, choose the 30 seconds of the music you need to characteristic and it’ll stay in your profile till you choose a brand new one or resolve Myspace options are higher left up to now. Don’t fret for those who’re scrolling in public as songs will not begin enjoying now the second you go on somebody’s profile — click on the play button to listen to it.

Instagram teamed up with singer Sabrina Carpenter to advertise the characteristic, with followers in a position to hear a clip of her new music “Style.” solely on her profile (although the album comes out tomorrow). Earlier this 12 months, Instagram’s parent company, Meta, teamed up with one other pop star, Taylor Swift. She created a Threads account alongside the discharge of her new album, The Tortured Poet Society, in April. The primary group of individuals to share her submit acquired a customized badge on their profile.