Spotify: News
TikTok rolls out artist accounts to boost fan engagement
TikTok is stepping up its game for musicians by launching artist accounts, packed with features to boost fan engagement and make it easier for fans to discover new music.
Spotify implements quirky features exclusively for Taylor Swift songs
It's Taylor Swift's world and we are just living in it!
Spotify Wrapped 2023 offers 'Sound Town' facility: How it works
Spotify has unveiled its Wrapped 2023, giving users a rundown of their top artists, podcasts, and songs for the year.
Spotify's deal with Google lets it skip Play Store fees
Google allegedly made a unique arrangement with Spotify, allowing the music streaming platform to avoid Play Store fees.
Spotify to use Google AI to improve podcast, audiobook recommendations
Spotify has teamed up with Google Cloud to improve content discovery and to provide tailored recommendations for finding podcasts and audiobooks. It will employ large language models (LLMs) to identify a user's listening patterns.
Spotify records 'stellar' quarter with a profit of $69 million
Spotify has announced a 3% quarterly rise in Premium subscribers, reaching 226 million, and a 4% growth in monthly active users (MAUs), totaling 574 million as of September 30.
Spotify introduces personalized in-app merch hub: How it works
Popular streaming platform Spotify has launched an in-app Merch Hub, a one-stop shop that lets you purchase personalized artist merchandise based on your listening preferences.
Spotify's free users in India lose access to key features
Popular music streaming service Spotify is rolling out new restrictions for its free users in India, hoping to boost paid subscriptions.
Spotify Premium users get free access to over 150,000 audiobooks
Spotify has announced that Premium subscribers can now enjoy over 150,000 audiobooks at no additional cost.
BTS's Jungkook drops '3D: The Remixes': Exploring single's record-breaking feats
BTS member Jungkook's fans are overjoyed as the vocalist dropped a remix album titled 3D: The Remixes on Monday.
Spotify adds auto-generated transcripts for podcasts: How to use
Spotify is rolling out a new feature that offers auto-generated transcripts for podcasts, letting users read along while they listen.
Spotify's new 'Jam' lets friends collaborate on playlists in real-time
Spotify has introduced a new feature called "Jam." With Jam, friends can create and listen to a playlist together in real-time.
Spotify's AI-powered voice translation will let podcasters reach more people
Spotify is testing an innovative AI-powered voice translation feature, which will allow podcasters to reproduce their content in other languages using their own voice, thereby allowing them to reach a wider audience.
Spotify CEO says 30-second trick will not boost royalties
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek has refuted claims that users can manipulate the platform's royalty payment structure by listening to a 30-second track on a loop.
5 most impressive records set by Rihanna
Rihanna, the Barbadian singer, rose to fame in 2005 and has been unstoppable since then.
Spotify's AI DJ goes global: Now available in 50 countries
Spotify's AI guide, DJ, has expanded to 50 markets globally, across Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle to turn best-selling novel into film
After Spotify dropped their Archetypes podcast in June, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have now decided to embark on a new venture with Netflix.
BTS Jungkook's 'Seven' crosses 200M streams on Spotify; creates record
BTS's Jungkook made his solo debut with Seven and it was nothing short of a bang!
How Spotify will leverage AI to offer personalized experience
Streaming giant Spotify has been one of the first major companies to jump on the artificial intelligence (AI) bandwagon. It did that with the AI DJ.
K-pop: NewJeans releases new music video titled 'ETA'
It's a sorted weekend for K-pop stans!
Zayn Malik speaks about being 'mysterious' in new interview
Zayn Malik is one of the most influential pop stars of the last decade. With the uber-popular band One Direction, the musician rose to fame. Over the years, he has been labeled with many terms for his quiet demeanor.
'Speak Now (Taylor's Version)' creates Spotify record
Taylor Swift is currently synonymous with "shattering records"!
Taylor Swift's eponymous album crosses 1B Spotify streams; record created
Swifties, it's time for you to rise and hail the "Queen of Spotify!"
BTS's V to release debut album: Singer's impressive music evolution
The members of the renowned K-pop group BTS are taking the world by storm with their solo endeavors.
Now Prince Harry-Meghan Markle face trademark issues with 'Archetypes'
It was only last week that reports suggested that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's much-talked-about Archetypes podcast won't be returning to Spotify after Season 1.
Spotify's 'Supremium' tier with HiFi audio may come this year
Spotify announced a new tier dubbed 'HiFi' at the Stream On event in 2021. It's been two years since then, and the company is yet to launch the ultra-premium tier.
Prince Harry-Meghan Markle's 'Archetypes' won't return to Spotify for S02
The British Royal Family has always been in the limelight for various reasons. In recent history, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are the ones who have been vocal about the ill-treatment meted out to them by the family.
Spotify record: 'Dua Lipa' crosses 11B streams
Dua Lipa is one of the most known faces globally and the pop star is known for her sassy style and catchy music. The English-Albanian singer has been smashing records ever since and now her debut album titled Dua Lipa has become the first album by a female artist to surpass 11 billion streams on Spotify.
Spotify may soon launch 'offline mix' music streaming feature
Spotify is testing a new feature, dubbed "Your Offline Mix," that will let you listen to music on the go even if you are not connected to the internet.
Gates reveals his summer 2023 gems: Books, songs, and show
Breaking from tradition, Bill Gates, the world's fourth-richest man, is shaking things up this year.
Taylor Swift 'Midnights' crosses 5B Spotify streams; creates record
Taylor Swift is a generation-defining pop star who enjoys a huge fan following. Swifties (her fans) go gaga with every minute update of her life and the same happened when she released her 10th studio album, Midnights.
'Jimin is coming': ARMYs soar with anticipation after mysterious announcement
K-pop boy band BTS's official Twitter account, BANGTAN TV recently shared an intriguing post on Twitter that has captured the attention of BTS fans worldwide.
Who is Morgan Wallen, Country artist leading Billboard Hot 100
Country singer-songwriter Morgan Wallen consolidated his position at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart with his single track Last Night for a fourth week.
Spotify down: Users report outage on mobile app and web
Thousands of Spotify users across the world have reported that they are unable to play music or access podcasts. The issue appears to affect both the web version and mobile app.
Now access Spotify music and podcasts on Strava: Here's how
Tracking your moves at the gym but also want to listen to music simultaneously? Worry no more.
Which music streaming service is right for you
Music streaming services offer a world of convenience, allowing individuals to listen to their favorite artists with just a few clicks.
BTS breaks own Guinness World Record of Spotify's most-streamed group
South Korean boy band BTS is on a record-breaking spree!
What makes Spotify more than just a music streaming service
Spotify wants to be more than just a music streaming service. The app has been evolving over the years.
Spotify's new AI DJ can curate music and provide commentary
Spotify may not provide music with the best audio quality, but it has always excelled at delivering the right music at the right time.