Devotees of the hit Netflix series Stranger Things have unearthed a clever, hidden feature on Spotify that analyses their listening habits to determine which character from the show they most resemble.
How to Discover Your Character Match
The discovery comes as fans eagerly await the conclusion of the show's fifth and final season. The first batch of four episodes landed last month, with the next three scheduled for release on Christmas Day in the US and Boxing Day in the UK. The series finale will then drop on December 31 for American viewers and January 1 for audiences in the UK.
To find your personalised character match, you simply need to search for 'Stranger Things Official Playlist' within the Spotify app. The platform then generates a unique playlist cover featuring the image of the character your music taste aligns with. A message on Spotify confirms: "Your music taste matches the character on the playlist cover."
Fans React to Their Musical Alter Egos
The feature has sparked a wave of reactions on social media and forums like Reddit, where viewers have been sharing and debating their results. One user, a 40-year-old woman, commented: "I got Mike. I'm a 40-year-old female who listens to Zelda music and fantasy instrumental music while working my very corporate job so I guess this checks out."
Others expressed surprise or delight at their outcomes. "I got Lucas! Didn’t know he was such a big electronic fan," wrote one fan. Another simply stated: "Omg, I’m Steve. My king." Some found the results amusingly off-base, with one querying: "I got Mike... but I listen to Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, Gracie Abrams... How is that Mike's music taste?"
An Immersive Audio-Visual Experience
The Easter egg offers more than just a character match. When playing songs from the official Stranger Things playlist, users are treated to a special Demogorgon animation that moves along the song's progress bar, adding an extra layer of immersion for fans.
This playful feature follows closely on the heels of Spotify's annual Wrapped campaign, which shares personalised listening statistics with users. A statement from Spotify described Wrapped as "our annual thank you to users," celebrating the music, podcasts, and audiobooks that defined the year for millions.
To access your own Wrapped summary, ensure your Spotify mobile app is updated, then navigate to the Home tab and look for the Wrapped banner or filter at the top of the screen.
