"Spotify Tattoos": Wear your favorite song on your sleeve at your own risk
If you could have your favorite song be just a scan of your arm (or other body part) away, would you do it? Enter the world of "Spotify tattoos," where enthusiasts ink a Spotify code on their body, turning it into a musical speed dial. Each unique sound bar code, when scanned using Spotify's mobile app, instantly plays the associated content. While this trend has gained popularity, it's essential to note that the success of these tattoos depends on execution and freshness.
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Spotify introduced codes in 2017, and the tattoo trend gained traction on platforms like TikTok, with videos tagged " #spotifytattoo" amassing 14.8 million views. Some have reported issues with aging tattoos, but successful stories abound, such as a UK-based artist's viral clip showcasing a Spotify tat playing a wedding song.
Spotify expressed enthusiasm for this unique form of fan expression, stating, "We love seeing listeners wear the audio they love on their sleeves and helping them rep their fandom." Tattoo artists have also weighed in, emphasizing the stress of ensuring scannability. John Lapides, a tattoo artist in Fountain, Colorado, said “I told them, ‘If it is scannable, fantastic. If it’s not scannable, I’m sorry, but that’s part of the risk.”
Reasons for getting Spotify tattoos vary—from always having a cool party trick up your sleeve (no pun intended) to even sentimental motivations. However cool or sentimental these tattoos may be, Lapides told CNN that even though the tattoos could potentially work initially there are other factors to consider stating, "I"m not sure if these will be scannable 10 to 20 years from now. People lose weight, gain weight, or get pregnant."
Tattoos are forever; however, scannable Spotify codes may not be.