The year is winding down, the weather outside is frightful, and it’s the perfect time to escape into a story that warms the heart. For listeners looking for a little love and laughter to close out their year, our editors have curated a list of can’t-miss holiday-themed romance audiobooks. “If you’re looking to curl up...
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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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2025 Wrapped arrived bigger and bolder than ever. This year’s experience is designed to be ultra personal and shareable, with new features like Wrapped Party, Clubs, Fan Leaderboard, and more. To mark the moment, we brought fans, artists, and creators together at unique destinations and live events around the globe, turning listening into a celebration...
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Wherever you are, your favorite music and audio content should go seamlessly with you. That’s why Spotify has partnered with NAVER Corp, Korea’s leading digital platform, to bring new integrations and offers to millions of listeners.  “Since launching in Korea, Spotify has been focused on connecting fans with the music and creators they love through...
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Hawkins has landed on Spotify, just in time for Stranger Things Season 5, Volume 2, out on December 25. The Stranger Things Official Playlist is now home to radio takeovers from WSQK The Squawk’s Rockin’ Robin (Maya Hawke), with exclusive messages and hidden clues that lead to new Volume 2 secrets.  Between December 16 and...
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Last month, Spotify announced a new collaboration with the ATP Tour, the global governing body of men’s professional tennis, aimed at bringing the next generation of fans closer to the sport through original content. Now, we’re excited to share that our first On Tour With video episode is out now. Featuring 11 TikTok creators from...
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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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Having the right song soundtrack your moves can make all the difference when gaming. That’s why we’ve teamed up with The Game Awards, airing live tonight, to put a spotlight on the composers and songs that define the gaming experience. The Game Awards is a nod to the best developers, players, and cultural figures in...
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For the first time, Spotify is giving users the power to steer the algorithm. Gustav Söderström, Spotify’s Co-President, CPO, and CTO, shares the vision behind Prompted Playlists, and how a new era of listener control is taking shape. Spotify is entering its next chapter, and it felt worth pausing for a moment to look at...
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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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The world is listening to Latin America. The region’s artists are consistently setting the tempo for global music culture, and to celebrate this creative influence, we’re launching Spotify Sessions, a new video project that puts artistry first. Spotify Sessions are crafted by a unique trio: a lead artist, a music director, and a visual director...
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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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At Spotify, we’re always finding new ways to bring you closer to the music that moves you, turning sound into something personal. From the playlists that match your mood to the tracks that take you back, your story unfolds one song at a time, wherever you are. Now we’re introducing listening stats to help you...
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La cumbia forma parte del día a día de los argentinos desde siempre, y su popularidad en Spotify no para de crecer. Hoy se consolida como el género más escuchado del país, con Buenos Aires al frente del ranking mundial de oyentes de cumbia. Desde 2020, las reproducciones de cumbia local aumentaron un 237%, superando...
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Cumbia has long been woven into daily life in Argentina, and its popularity on Spotify continues to grow. The genre now stands as the country’s most-streamed sound, with Buenos Aires leading the world in cumbia listening. Since 2020, local cumbia streams have surged by 237%, outpacing other popular Latin genres like reggaetón (+79%) and bachata...
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On Monday night, Ed Sheeran and Spotify lit up The Royal Dublin Society in Dublin for a one-night-only performance. The occasion? The third installment of Billions Club Live.   Inside the historic Main Hall, Ed delivered a set packed with his iconic Billions Club hits—including “Shape of You,” “Perfect,” “Shivers,” “Bad Habits,” “A Team,” and “Castle...
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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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Earlier today, Founder & CEO Daniel Ek shared the following note with all Spotify employees. More detail can also be found in the press release here. Team,  In the Spotify of today, all eyes (and ears) are on us. There’s not much we do that goes unnoticed. But that wasn’t always the case. In a...
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The following press release went live on Business Wire earlier today. You can also find more detail here in Founder & CEO Daniel Ek’s letter to employees. Stockholm and New York — 30 September, 2025 Today, Spotify (NYSE: SPOT) announced that Founder and Chief Executive Officer Daniel Ek will transition to the role of Executive...
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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 and Sony Music Group today announced an extension and expansion of their long-standing, successful global partnership. As part of their ongoing collaboration, Sony Music Entertainment and Sony Music Publishing have each entered into multiyear agreements with Spotify focused on delivering continued growth and innovation in music streaming that provides greater value for artists, songwriters,...
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Forget just hearing a new album; last night, London lived one. Together with Spotify, Ed Sheeran pulled off a surprise event that redefined how fans can connect with their favorite artists. The evening began with an exclusive, immersive listening party for Ed’s new album, Play, at London’s Lightroom space. Fans were surrounded by world-class audio...
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It was the ultimate convergence of pop culture and literary prestige: Last night, Dua Lipa brought her Service95 Book Club podcast to the stage for a special live taping at the iconic New York Public Library. In partnership with Spotify and the NYPL, the event featured Dua in conversation with acclaimed author David Szalay, whose...
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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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Every day, millions of people around the world turn to Spotify to enjoy the audio they love. We’re continually improving the service to help you discover music with Premium-only features like Lossless, AI Playlist, and Mix; features that work across the free and paid experience, like Messages and daylist; and playlists curated by our leading...
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