Spotify accomplished its goal with its ugly disco ball icon
Why Spotify’s “Ugly” Disco Ball Icon Was Actually a Brilliant Marketing Move When Spotify swapped its iconic green circle for a sparkly disco ball in May 2026, the internet erupted. The backlash was swift, loud, and nearly universal. Users took to X (formerly Twitter) to decry the icon as “ugly,” “blurry,” and “a knockoff.” Even … Read more