How Instagram’s Newest Update is Eerily Reminiscent of MySpace
Instagram is taking users back to the early 2000s.
The social media platform owned by Meta has introduced a new feature on August 22 that allows users to select songs to play on their Instagram profiles.
According to Instagram, the feature “allows you to add music to your profile so you can create your vibe and embrace the nostalgia of early 2000s social media.”
Many fans have noticed the similarities between Instagram’s music feature and the one that was available on MySpace when it was popular among users.
One user humorously referred to it as “MySpace-stagram” in the brand’s Instagram comments, while another mentioned that it is targeted towards millennials.
One person expressed hopes of MySpace’s former CEO Tom Anderson receiving royalties for his contributions, mentioning, “MySpace is making a comeback! I hope Tom gets credit.”
Instagram also explained on their Creators account that the chosen song will remain on the profile until it is replaced. Users can change the song by accessing the “Edit profile” section and selecting “Add music to your profile.” However, the feature is gradually being rolled out to all accounts.