To many, Spotify Wrapped Day is a holiday in itself. And as the yearly music data roundup is revealed, música Mexicana had an exceptional 2024.
Hollywood Inc.
Starting in January in the U.S. and other markets, Spotify Premium users will be able to see ad-free videos, and video creators can earn money off those videos.
Music
Mariah Carey using artificial intelligence to address her most devoted fans on Spotify? The singer says that’s simply just fantasy — and some ‘bad lighting.’
Business
Spotify is upping the cost of its premium plans in the U.S., in a move that reflects a trend among streaming services to hike prices in pursuit of greater profits.
Spotify on Friday said it signed a new deal with Joe Rogan that will make his podcast no longer exclusive on Spotify. The podcast will be distributed widely, with ad revenue sharing.
Taylor Swift’s massive year continues as 2023’s most streamed artist on the Swedish audio platform. The rankings are part of the company’s annual Spotify Wrapped marketing blitz.
There’s a lot of talkin’ goin’ on about ‘Cowboy Carter,’ including that Beyoncé’s twangy release broke Amazon and Spotify streaming records shortly after release.
Neil Young will return his music to Spotify, as other platforms are now “serving the same disinformation podcast features.”
Spotify said it would lay off 17% of its workforce, or about 1,500 people, as the tech downturn continues.
Joni Mitchell’s music returned to Spotify last week, more than two years after she boycotted the streaming giant for platforming ‘The Joe Rogan Experience.’