Functional music

Functional music and noise — think sleep sounds, light piano, meditation beats, and non-music noise — has existed for decades, from elevator muzak to white noise machines.

The combination of smartphones and streaming has made these offerings more accessible. When Spotify listeners want background noise for focus or relaxation, they look for music from the functional genre.

• How popular is functional music on Spotify?

• Does Spotify own or create functional music?

• What is Spotify’s role with functional music?

• How can I pitch functional music for playlisting?

• Are pseudonyms used in functional music?

• Does Spotify pay a different royalty rate for functional music?

• Does Spotify use AI to create music?