May 26, 2011 09:51 GMT  ·  By

Rumors around Spotify aren't exactly few and far between, even if judging only by the number of times the service has been said to be close to launching in the US. But the latest one is interesting, Spotify is said to be partnering with Facebook which will integrate the music service, to a degree, on the site.

According to Forbes, the two sides have reached an agreement and the new service is set to launch within two weeks.

When all is said and done, Facebook users in countries where Spotify is available, will see a Spotify icon in their left sidebar, next to the regular links like Photos or Events.

Apparently, clicking on that link will install the Spotify desktop client on users' computer. It's unclear whether they will also be able to listen to music on the site itself, but just adding a link to install Spotify doesn't seem like much of a deal for Facebook, especially since no money is involved.

Whatever the case, the new integration will enable Facebook friends to engage more through Spotify, for example listen to music simultaneously. Spotify already offers integration via Facebook Connect.

All in all, the move is a good one for both companies involved, but it's not as big as it could have been. In essence, Facebook users get access to a music service on the site, something the social network has been working on offering for years now.

At the same time, Spotify gets to reach millions more people which may start using the service or even start paying for the premium tiers, which offer unlimited listening or mobile access.

But it's not something that is going to compete with other music streaming services and it definitely doesn't mean that Facebook is becoming a competitor in the space. If the rumor turns out to be accurate, something should be coming in the next couple of weeks.