Music fans know the feeling: A song stops you in your tracks, and you immediately want to know more. What inspired it, and what’s the meaning behind it? We believe that understanding the craft and context behind a song can deepen your connection to the music you love. That’s why Spotify is introducing About the...
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Today, Spotify announced two new updates to give book lovers a more personalized and flexible way to enjoy stories: the ability to purchase physical books via a partnership with Bookshop.org and our new Page Match feature. Here, we’re diving deeper into how you can use Page Match to bridge physical and audio reading. This first-of-its-kind...
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Since bringing audiobooks to Spotify in 2022, we’ve helped listeners discover thousands of new favorite titles and authors while driving growth in the publishing industry. Today, we’re turning the page with two new updates that will give book lovers an even more personalized and flexible way to enjoy stories on Spotify. First, we’re announcing a...
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Lyrics are one of Spotify’s most popular features, giving fans a richer way to experience the music and artists they love. They’re viewed hundreds of millions of times each day, as listeners return again and again to follow the words in real time. Today, we’re excited to share three upgrades that make it easier to...
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Spotify’s annual Best New Artist celebration returned to Los Angeles last night with a one-of-a-kind tribute to the 2026 nominees. Held at The Lot at Formosa, the event delivered unforgettable performances and star-studded moments, showcasing Spotify’s commitment to championing the voices shaping the future of music. All of this year’s nominees—Addison Rae, Alex Warren, KATSEYE,...
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Spotify, Haziran ayı sonunda kadar İstanbul’da yeni bir ofis açacağını ve Türkiye pazarını yönetmek üzere yeni bir atama gerçekleştirdiğini duyurdu. Bu kapsamda Akshat Harbola, Orta Doğu ve Kuzey Afrika bölgesine liderlik görevini Türkiye’yi de kapsayacak şekilde genişleterek Spotify Orta Doğu, Kuzey Afrika, Pakistan ve Türkiye Genel Müdürü oldu. Bu adımlar, Spotify’ın Türkiye’ye ve ülkenin müzik...
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Today, Charlie Hellman, Spotify’s Head of Music, shared the following note on the Spotify for Artists blog that the company paid out more than $11 billion to the music industry in 2025 (up more than 10% from 2024), the largest annual payment to music creators from any retailer in history. I’m Charlie, and I lead...
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Music discovery should feel intuitive and personal. That’s why we’re continuing to give you more control, so you can ask for what you want, shape what you hear, and get to the right music faster. This is part of how we’re making discovery feel more natural over time, whether you’re exploring something new or finding...
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With nearly 29 million monthly listeners and clear momentum on Spotify, Netón Vega is already a force in Latin music. Now, as the newest artist to join our RADAR program, he’s poised to reach new audiences around the globe. RADAR is designed to spotlight artists at a pivotal moment in their careers and, for Netón,...
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Today, Spotify is proud to support our partner Backline, an industry-leading mental health and wellness nonprofit, in the launch of B-LINE, a 24/7 mental health and crisis support line created exclusively for the U.S. music community. For artists, their teams, and their families, B-LINE provides a connection to trained counselors who understand the unique pressures...
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Music videos play a huge part in how fans connect with their favorite songs, but the craft that goes into them has largely stayed out of the limelight. Today, as we continue to grow the video experience on Spotify, we’re launching Directed By, a new documentary-style series that gives viewers a front-row seat to the...
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Spotify’s annual Best New Artist celebration honors the rising stars whose talent, creativity, and dedication have propelled them to the music industry’s biggest stage. More than a party, the evening spotlights the artistry and hard work of the nominees who are shaping music today and underscores our commitment to amplifying artists at a defining moment...
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Some days you want your music to reflect a specific feeling, memory, or vibe that goes beyond a single artist or genre. You want to do more than listen. You want to control how curation and discovery work for you. We believe that technology is only as good as the humans behind it. That’s why...
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We’re updating the price of Spotify. Over the next month, Premium subscribers across the U.S., Estonia, and Latvia will receive an email explaining what this update means for their subscriptions (see example image below and link to the full list of Premium features and benefits here). New subscribers can find the latest pricing by visiting...
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Spotify’s global editors and Songwriter & Publisher Partnerships team spend their days immersed in new music, tracking the writers behind the songs breaking through and the creators shaping what’s next. Today, we’re spotlighting the Songwriters to Watch 2026 class, a group of standout songwriters and writer-producers poised to define the sound of the year ahead....
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At Spotify, we listen to a lot of music. And every year, our global editors and artist partnerships teams come together to spotlight the emerging voices we believe are about to make a serious impact. Enter our Artists to Watch list. These are the artists turning heads on our playlists, gaining momentum around the world,...
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Spotify’s new co-CEOs, Alex Norström and Gustav Söderström, start off the new year with a message of renewed leadership, creative responsibility, and what’s ahead for the brand.   2025 was a massive year for this company. Now that it’s January, we go again. And we, of course, have new job titles. For us, this is less...
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This year, podcasts are making their Golden Globes debut with a new category honoring the medium’s leading shows and creators. To mark the occasion, Spotify and The Hollywood Reporter hosted Golden Week Nominees Night in West Hollywood on Thursday, bringing together award nominees and industry leaders for an evening celebrating podcasting’s arrival on one of...
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For a decade, popular German podcast Fest & Flauschig has hosted an annual Christmas Circus that brings together fans for a night of laughter, music, and giving back to those in need. On December 19, Spotify celebrated the 10th anniversary of the live podcast charity gala, “Fest & Flauschig Live: 10 von 10 – Anniversary...
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The right playlist is essential on New Year’s Eve, building the energy as you get ready and keeping it high as you count down to midnight. This year, Spotify has your every moment covered. From pro-level party mixes to your own customized creations, here’s how to make your soundtrack unforgettable. Set the vibe with new...
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It’s been a big year for Taylor Swift. Her highly anticipated album The Life of a Showgirl broke several Spotify records, both before and after its release, including most-streamed song in a single day in platform history. Now, she’s following that up with her “The End of an Era” docuseries and “Taylor Swift | The...
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Word of mouth has always been at the heart of the Spotify experience, with people sharing music, podcasts, and audiobooks with friends and family millions of times each month. From mood to moment to playlist, your audio deserves to go wherever you go. That’s why we’ve been designing smoother, more integrated ways to bring Spotify...
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El mundo está escuchando a Latinoamérica. Los artistas de la región marcan constantemente el ritmo de la cultura musical global, y para celebrar esa influencia creativa, lanzamos Spotify Sessions, un nuevo proyecto en video que pone la expresión artística al frente. Spotify Sessions nace de la colaboración de  un trío único: un artista principal, un...
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O mundo está ouvindo a América Latina. Os artistas da região estão constantemente ditando o ritmo da cultura musical global — e, para celebrar essa influência criativa, lançamos o Spotify Sessions, um novo projeto em vídeo que coloca a arte em primeiro plano. Spotify Sessions são criadas por um trio único: um artista principal, um...
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Idag rapporterar vi vårt resultat för det tredje kvartalet 2025, vilket markerar en stark och fortsatt tillväxt då vi passerade 700 miljoner månatliga aktiva användare och uppnådde tvåsiffrig tillväxt i antalet prenumeranter. Vi fortsätter att leverera enligt vårt fokus på accelererat genomförande genom att lansera nya uppdateringar och funktioner inom musik, poddar och ljudböcker, och...
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Today, we announced our third quarter 2025 earnings, marking strong momentum as we surpassed 700 million Monthly Active Users and achieved double-digit subscriber growth. We continue to deliver on our focus of Accelerated Execution, launching new updates and features across music, podcasts, and audiobooks, and further adding value for users and creators around the world....
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Taylor Swift has done it again. On October 3, The Life of a Showgirl became Spotify’s most-streamed album in a single day this year, reaching the milestone in less than 11 hours. Fueled by fan anticipation, immersive experiences, and Taylor’s signature storytelling, the album’s debut was nothing short of spectacular. As streams soared, The Life...
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The Toast, the wildly popular daily podcast from sisters Claudia and Jackie Oshry, is now on video on Spotify. Fans can tune in each week to watch the duo’s unfiltered takes on pop culture, trending news, and everything in between, all delivered with their signature wit and chemistry. With its sharp humor and loyal following,...
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Earlier this year during Spotify Advance, we announced a series of updates to make advertising on Spotify more flexible and automated. Today, we’re building on that momentum with a powerful suite of new partnerships and product features designed to make it even easier for advertisers to buy, create, and measure success on Spotify. New partnerships...
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Personalization is at the heart of Spotify. When you ask listeners what they love most about Spotify, more than 81% cite our personalization, and we’re always evolving to help you create a listening journey that’s uniquely yours. Starting today, you can exclude individual tracks from your Taste Profile, in addition to playlists. Your Taste Profile...
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En Colombia, el sonido del éxito de las artistas femeninas es inconfundible, y gran parte de ese impulso viene de las fans mujeres. Según datos de Spotify, el 58% de quienes escuchan a artistas femeninas en el país son mujeres, lo que refleja un ecosistema vibrante donde se apoyan y se elevan entre sí. Y...
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In Colombia, the sound of success for female artists is unmistakable, and much of that success is fueled by female fans. According to Spotify data, 58% of listeners of female artists in the country are women, highlighting a vibrant ecosystem where women are championing and elevating one another. And the momentum is clear: Over the...
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Spotify and Merlin, the digital music licensing partner for the world’s leading independents, today announced the renewal of their global, multiyear licensing partnership. This agreement reinforces the vital role of independent music on Spotify and provides Merlin members continued access to a platform that reaches fans worldwide. This expanded partnership reflects both companies’ commitment to...
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Swifties, get ready. To celebrate the upcoming release of Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl, Spotify is inviting fans to step into a dazzling three-day immersive activation in New York City.  “The Life of a Showgirl: A Spotify Experience” will run from September 30 through October 2 (noon to 9 p.m. ET daily), welcoming...
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Spotify is expanding our video lineup with a new partnership with Zoo 55, part of ITV Studios. For the first time, acclaimed content from ITV Studios is landing on Spotify, bringing star-studded series and gripping documentaries to fans everywhere. The lineup includes beloved episodes and compilations of The Graham Norton Show, as well as VICE...
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A decade ago, Latin music made up just 8% of global Spotify streams. Today, it accounts for more than a quarter (27%) of all listening worldwide—a testament to the artists and fans who have fueled its unstoppable rise. Now celebrating its 10th anniversary, Viva Latino, Spotify’s flagship Latin music playlist, has been at the center...
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Hace una década, la música latina representaba apenas el 8% de las reproducciones globales en Spotify. Hoy, constituye más de una cuarta parte (27%) de toda la escucha en el mundo—un testimonio de los artistas y fans que han impulsado su crecimiento imparable. Ahora que cumple su décimo aniversario, Viva Latino, la playlist insignia de...
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