Music Streaming Giant “Spotify” Introduces the “Car Thing”

Since its launch in April 2006, Spotify has steadily climbed up the ranks and become one of the leading platforms offering quality music streaming services. 

Through the years, the company has continuously introduced exciting innovations, revolutionizing the market and raising industry standards. With Spotify’s first hardware, “Car Thing,” this year seems to be no different. 

A company that has crossed borders and oceans, Spotify is a popular music service provider. It is home to the millions of songs and podcasts in its unrivaled music library and houses some of the entertainment industry’s brightest stars. 

Founded by Daniel Ek, it has grown as an internationally renowned company—one of the world’s largest podcast and music streaming sites with an estimated over 345 million active listeners per month. Apart from its user activity, Spotify has also become a welcome stage for countless emerging artists and established musicians who have returned with new music.

To better cater to these renowned and upcoming personalities and talents, Daniel and his brilliant team continuously improve the company’s brand of service and platform. In the 14 years since Spotify has been launched, it has only dabbled in ingenious software updates—until now.

Last April 13, 2021, Spotify officially announced the limited release of their first hardware device, the “Car Thing,” in the United States. The fresh innovation offers an awe-inducing range of services and is currently offered to select Spotify Premium subscribers.

“Car Thing is the easiest way to listen in the car,” the leading music streaming site’s official statement reads. “Play what you love, or find new music and podcasts on the road. Interact with the Car Thing using your voice, the touch screen, or the dials and buttons on the device.”

Boasting the latest technology and equipped with top-notch voice control features, the whimsically named “Car Thing” marks a promising start to Spotify’s hardware collection. 

Through the brilliant invention, users will be able to upgrade long drives and run past the hassle of connecting their phones to the car’s Bluetooth speaker. By saying the phrase, “Hey, Spotify,” “Car Thing” awakens to take in requests and orders for a convenient and hands-free experience. 

For those who prefer a “touch” function, apart from its screen, Spotify’s first hardware device is installed with four preset buttons along its top. The features will assist in saving favorite collections for future use—as consistent with the digital streaming site’s user-friendly interface.

However, the quality experience does not end there. “Car Thing uses the cellular connection on your phone to automatically download the next few songs, so you can continue listening during short patches of poor internet connection.”

Packaging new technology and a user-conscious platform in a sleek model, Spotify’s latest venture is a device of the future. Initially launched to provide high-quality sound in cars that don’t support modern, in-car listening systems, there is endless potential on how the “Car Thing” could be improved—and with the company’s track record of innovations, there is room for excitement. 

Stay updated on the mass release of “Car Thing.” Learn more about the device and the leading digital music platform behind it on Spotify’s official website

 

References:

https://support.spotify.com/us/listen_everywhere/car_thing/

https://newsroom.spotify.com/2021-04-13/spotify-launches-our-newest-exploration-a-limited-release-of-car-thing-a-smart-player-for-your-car/

https://techcrunch.com/2021/04/13/spotify-launches-an-in-car-entertainment-system-car-thing/

https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/spotifys-80-car-thing-device-for-drivers-is-real-and-for-now-free/

Polish Creative Director Zuzy Develops a Relatable Brand at the Onset of the Pandemic

While businesses, both big and small, were closing left and right at the beginning of the pandemic in 2020, Polish artist and creative director Zuzy Dabrowska decided to spark hope and inspiration by establishing her own brand, House of Locura. Determined to succeed at a time when people were overcome by their fear of the deadly COVID-19 virus, Zuzy found the courage to push forward and transform her creative ideas into profitable and life-changing items. 

The business was established in May 2020, at a time when uncertainty and fear ruled over people and countries. Zuzy Dabrowska, however, is not someone who backs down so easily. She is someone who is not afraid to try something new and make that new venture succeed despite the odds. What was originally supposed to be a business that sold only face masks eventually evolved into one that provided eye-catching streetwear. 

More than just selling well-designed and awe-inspiring streetwear, House of Locura was designed to be the solution to a mad lifestyle. The female-operated and owned brand that was founded in Mexico City is now an active community that promotes strength, hope, and the determination to survive. Aside from clothing, clients also have access to all sorts of creative content that people may need for their personal projects or business. 

“I remember we barely had anything set up, but I kept wanting to push the brand and just get it going so I could feel it out and really adapt it to what I wanted it to portray because, in reality, we don’t have a typical brand message and foundation,” Zuzy Dabrowska reveals. “We rarely do things exactly how they’re supposed to be. It’s all about the journey of the story that makes it so special,” she adds. 

Zuzy is a hands-on type of entrepreneur and leader. While other brands may have a large team of highly skilled people working tirelessly to advance their interests, Zuzy likes to get her hands dirty, from making the designs to uploading them on the website, answering customer emails, and designing the site itself. 

Prior to creating her business, Zuzy was a passionate student at the Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music at NYU while working as creative director for AITV at the same time. She is used to being surrounded by some of the industry’s most creative and unpredictable minds, giving her the inspiration needed to develop her brand. 

At present, Zuzy Dabrowska is looking at doing collaborations with music artists in the near future, those whose personal principles and message align with her brands. Creative content is a big part of her brand and being able to expand it and improve its quality is something that she foresees will have an even bigger impact on her target market. Additionally, she is looking at adding more designs in the near future that are guaranteed to make anyone’s closet pop with energy and color. 

As early as now, the rising designer and entrepreneur is seeing herself creating Locura Beauty, a makeup and skincare line that she hopes will dominate the market in the next few years. Creating Locura Beauty will enable her to provide all her customers with the ultimate Locura package. 

As she inspires other young women, students, artists, and aspiring entrepreneurs to go for their dreams, Zuzy Dabrowska wants to reassure them that they need not be afraid of failing. Instead, they should face the challenges head-on and consider them as a means to learn new things. 

Find out more about House of Locura by visiting its website.

Missy Rogers: The Musician Turned Minister Who Strengthens Others Spiritually During These Trying Times

Most people are aware of what it is like to feel a little lost at some point. Some have experienced spiraling down, while others have encountered a point of confusion in their lives. Although feeling lost is an experience most people try to avoid, it is in this moment that individuals truly begin to ask the bigger questions and the essence of their existence. As a result, these people start to understand themselves, enabling them to grow on their own and reach impressive heights. 

Feeling lost is a perfectly ordinary circumstance. As a matter of fact, some of the industry’s most influential leaders have had their misfortunes, emboldening them to surpass insurmountable obstacles in order to achieve fulfillment. As someone who is fully conscious of the impact of failures, Melissa Barbara Rogers uses her talents to guide others towards redemption and greatness.

Better known by her pen name, Missy Rogers, Melissa is a Jewish minister who uses her influential disposition and exceptional singing and songwriting abilities in order to catalyze change. Her outstanding efforts of bringing people towards healing have earned countless praises across several industries, cementing her reputation among communities. This multifaceted personality does not only inspire others through music, but she also spreads her message of growth and empowerment through her passion-driven purpose of creating a better world.

Hailing from the hustle and bustle of the streets of New York City, this emerging powerhouse has always been a beacon of hope for those who continue to feel lost and afraid. Ever since she dipped her toes into the realms of music and entertainment, Missy Rogers has been setting things in motion with her riveting and soulful vocals, paired with catchy melodies and meaningful lyrics. This multi-talented personality has captured the hearts of many listeners around the globe, demonstrating her outstanding musical prowess across the space.

Throughout her career as an artist, Missy Rogers has managed to impress established authorities and industry leaders across the space, showcasing her unparalleled talents in a cutthroat industry. As a matter of fact, this published song lyricist has earned countless acknowledgments across the music realm, placing her as a finalist in a number of reputable competitions, such as the 2005 UK songwriting competition and the 2014 ‘song of the year’ song contest. On top of that, this go-getting individual has performed on several stages throughout New York City, including CBGB’s, The Bitter End, and others.

Needless to say, Missy Rogers has grown into a promising musician. However, when the pandemic struck, Missy decided to expand her reach, effectively utilizing her bachelor’s degree in human development and experience in life coaching and business consultancy in order to help people thrive during these trying times. Driven to stretch her horizons even more, Missy did not only release an inspirational song entitled “Magick” with bass player Michael Visceglia, but she has established a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening others spiritually during a global health crisis. Today, this multifaceted Jewish minister streams live music shows weekly on NextMusic and SessionsLive to motivate others to thrive and get ahead.

Missy Rogers is truly an inspiration for those who continue to feel lost during these trying times. As she continues to take the reins of her musical prowess and spiritual influence, Missy hopes to see more people driven to explore themselves and strive to become better.

To know more about this empowering individual, you may visit her Instagram or Facebook page.