Spotify introduces pre-save counts on upcoming releases

Fans can now see just how much buzz upcoming releases are generating, as Spotify makes pre-save numbers public for the first time. Spotify has introduced a new feature that will make pre-release campaigns more transparent for both artists and fans. Starting September 29, the streaming platform began displaying pre-save counts on its Top 10 Countdown Pages, available through the Upcoming Releases hub. The update makes Spotify the first major service to show pre-save numbers publicly at scale. The Top 10 shelf, refreshed every day at 12:00 PM ET, now highlights the most pre-saved releases globally. Each entry shows not only…