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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Last November, Ed Sheeran returned to his musical roots for an intimate, one-night-only performance in Dublin, the third installment of our Billions Club Live series. Now, fans everywhere can experience the magic of that evening with Billions Club Live with Ed Sheeran: A Concert Film, available exclusively on Spotify. The film captures Ed’s full performance,...
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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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