Instagram is introducing a new feature that lets users add music to their profiles, and it’s being launched with the help of singer Sabrina Carpenter. Starting on Thursday, Instagram users will be able to pick a song to play on their profile page, which is a lot like how users could add music to their MySpace pages in the early 2000s.
Sabrina Carpenter‘s Role in the Launch
Sabrina Carpenter, who sings popular songs like “Nonsense” and “Espresso,” is using this feature to share a new single called “Taste.” This song is part of her new album “Short n’ Sweet,” which will be released on Friday. Fans who visit her Instagram profile will be able to listen to the new song before the album drops.
How the Music Feature Works in Instagram Profiles
Adding music to your Instagram profile is easy, but it only works on the Instagram mobile app, not the desktop version. The music won’t automatically play when someone visits your profile, but it will be available for them to listen to if they click on it.
Here’s how to add music to your profile:
- Open Instagram and go to your profile.
- Tap the “Edit Profile” button.
- Scroll down until you see the new “Music” option.
- Tap on “Music” to search for a song or artist you like.
- Instagram will automatically suggest a 30-second clip of the song, similar to how music works on Instagram Stories or Reels. You can adjust which part of the song plays by moving the selector.
- Once you’re happy with the selection, tap “Done.” The song will now appear on your profile, just below your bio.
If you ever want to change the song or remove it, just go back to “Edit Profile” or tap on the song that’s currently on your profile. A menu will appear, allowing you to either remove the song or replace it with a new one.
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Easter Eggs and Special Features
To celebrate Sabrina Carpenter’s new music, Instagram has also added a couple of special Easter eggs related to her album. These Easter eggs appear in Instagram Notes, which are short messages users can post to their profile or feed.
If a user types certain words related to Sabrina Carpenter in their Notes, like “Sabrina,” “short n’ sweet,” “espresso,” or even a kiss face emoji 💋, the text in their note will turn baby blue and include a kiss face emoji. This is similar to how Instagram played with colors during the Paris Olympics when notes turned golden for certain keywords.
Additionally, Instagram has introduced a new chat theme for direct messages (DMs), inspired by the artwork from Sabrina Carpenter’s album “Short n’ Sweet.”
Other Recent Instagram Updates
Instagram has been rolling out several updates lately. One of the biggest changes is the ability to post longer carousels. Previously, users could only share up to 10 photos or videos in a single post. Now, that limit has been doubled to 20. This gives users more room to share multiple pieces of content in one go.
Why This Matters
This new music feature could help users personalize their profiles even more by adding a song that reflects their personality or current mood. It’s a small but fun update that lets people bring more creativity to their Instagram pages.
The addition of Easter eggs and special chat themes tied to new music releases also shows that Instagram is trying to make the platform more interactive and engaging for fans of popular artists. These updates may make Instagram feel a bit more playful and customizable, something users have been asking for in recent years.
Overall, these updates, along with the option to post longer carousels, show that Instagram is continuing to evolve to meet the creative needs of its users.
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