Install Spotify Client In Ubuntu 14.04, Linux Mint 17

Spotify a great music streaming servie available in US now. Spotify gives you instant access to millions of songs – from old favorites to the latest hits. Just hit play to stream anything you like.

You can listen the music via web interface in spotify. There is a native client for spotify in Ubuntu. The native client has lot of features like sync local music to iPhone, android etc.

Install Spotify In Ubuntu 14.04 & Linux Mint 17

To install spotify in Ubuntu 14.04 or Linux Mint 17 (Based on Ubuntu) add the repository and update it then install the client. Commands to install spotify on Ubuntu 14.04 are given below.

Open Terminal, (Ctrl+Alt+T) Shortcut

sudo sh -c 'echo "deb http://repository.spotify.com stable non-free" >> /etc/apt/sources.list.d/spotify.list'

This will add the above repository in software sources list. Now add the GPG key:

sudo apt-key adv --keyserver keyserver.ubuntu.com --recv-keys 94558F59

Update the repo list and install the client.

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install spotify-client

After installation you can start spotify from Unity Dash or from the Menu. You can also use Synaptic Package Manager to update & install Spotify after added the repository and import the key.

Spotify On Google Play

Spotify on Apple Store

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