Spotify wants to suggest songs based on how you feel

Spotify could then suggest music reflecting your current mood and take into account the social setting as well - "alone, small group, party." The results would be combined with other parameters - such as the user's previously-played songs, or their friends' taste in music - to further improve recommendations.

The newly granted patent follows another Spotify patent from September last year. The so-called Karaoke feature that the streaming service patented allows users to "overlay a music track with their own vocals." So, maybe next time you order your digital servant to “play some music” it will surprise you with an appropriate pick, and even let you sing along. Bear in mind though that these are just patents and they may not see the light of day.