Spotify is preparing this redesign for free users – The Verge

A new version of Spotify’s free tier is popping up on some phones ahead of the company’s April 24th event. While The Verge cannot confirm if this is officially the new form of the free version for mobile expected to roll out next week, these UI changes, which include the option to play songs on demand in select playlists, would make the free tier act more like a Premium account.
— Read on www.theverge.com/2018/4/17/17248140/spotify-free-tier-new-user-interface-redesign