Music streaming giant Spotify is currently down, with users across the US and Europe reporting issues accessing the platform and streaming music. The outage, which began early Wednesday morning, has been acknowledged by Spotify, which says it is "aware of some issues" and is "checking them out."

According to user reports and outage tracking websites, the issues are affecting the Spotify web player, desktop app, and iOS app. Some users are seeing a black screen that refuses to load, while others are able to select songs but are unable to play them. In some cases, songs may be playable on iOS if they were cached by Spotify before the outage.

The outage map provided by ThousandEyes suggests that the issues are impacting users globally, with reports of outages coming in from multiple countries. The exact cause of the outage is currently unknown, and Spotify has not provided a timeline for when regular service can be expected to be restored.

This is not the first time Spotify has experienced an outage, but the global nature of this incident is unusual. The company's status page typically provides updates on outages and maintenance, but so far, no further information has been provided beyond the initial acknowledgment of the issue.

The outage is likely to cause frustration for Spotify's millions of users, who rely on the platform to access their music libraries and discover new content. The incident also highlights the importance of having robust infrastructure and backup systems in place to minimize downtime and ensure business continuity.

As the outage continues, Spotify users are taking to social media to express their frustration and seek updates on the status of the platform. The company's customer support team is likely to be working overtime to respond to user inquiries and provide updates on the resolution of the issue.

This story is developing, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available. In the meantime, Spotify users can try checking the company's status page or social media channels for updates on the outage.