On 29th May 2017 the /search /tracks /albums /artists and /users (and related) endpoints will start requiring an access token, bringing them in-line with all other Web API endpoints. A detailed overview of the changes [can be found here.](https://developer.spotify.com/migration-guide-for-unauthenticated-web-api-calls/)

On Wednesday 29th June we will release an update for all client IDs to enable your application to read which scopes have been granted by the user when requesting or refreshing access tokens.

Over the two years since Spotify acquired The Echo Nest, we have folded much of the power of The Echo Nest into Spotify’s stack. With today’s announcement of the wind down of The Echo Nest API, we’re happy to launch three new endpoints to bring some of the best parts of The Echo Nest’s API to Spotify.

We’re always working to make improvements to our Web APIs and today, we have some updates to share that will impact both The Spotify and The Echo Nest Web APIs.