Spotify Platform hands-on

Spotify Platform – Songkick Concerts app

Songkick has brought its clever iPhone app to Spotify and it's another one we'd use regularly. The Songkick Concerts app scans your Spotify library and, once you've entered your location, you'll get a slick scrolling calendar showing upcoming gigs near you.

You can add multiple locations but what's also useful is that you don't have to stick to artists you already listen to. Browse gigs near you and artist bios and five top tracks will appear in the right hand column for you to sample. If you want to buy tickets, you'll be taken through to Songkick's website to choose from a list of ticket sellers.