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How Fans Are Inspiring the New Global Growth of Thai Pop and Boys’ Love

Thai music and culture have been making serious waves across the globe as of late. And they’re gaining momentum in large part thanks to a fandom-fueled subgenre. Thai music is driven by a devoted local fan base that includes the United States, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, and Japan as its top markets, extending well into the... Read more »
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20 Nov 2023

Ultimate Passenger Princess Antoni Bumba Shares Her Top Tips for Listening in the Car

Drivers in the U.S. spend an average of 60 minutes per day behind the wheel. So whether you’re slogging through the daily commute, ripping through errands, or gearing up for a road trip with friends, you’re going to want the best music, podcasts, and audiobooks to make that time count.  With 100+ million songs, 5+... Read more »
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20 Nov 2023

Reneé Rapp Shares the Songs and Artists She’ll Jam to This Friendsgiving

Reneé Rapp, fresh off the stateside portion of her sold-out Snow Hard Feelings tour, has just released the deluxe version of her debut album Snow Angel. In the midst of her busy schedule, the Spotify RADAR artist also helped us celebrate our recently launched Jam feature in Los Angeles. Jam is a personalized experience that... Read more »
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18 Nov 2023

Olivia Rodrigo Shares the Story Behind Her Original Song for the New ‘Hunger Games’ Movie

Since the novel Hunger Games first landed on bookshelves in 2008, Suzanne Collins’ dystopian series has sold more than 100 million copies and ignited the imaginations of readers worldwide. Her most recent novel, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes serves as a prequel—64 years before Katniss Everdeen volunteered as tribute, and decades before Coriolanus Snow became... Read more »
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17 Nov 2023

Get Ready for the Green Screen Video Series, a New Type of Performance From Spotify

We’ve always loved seeing an artist’s vision come to life in their music and videos, so we’re bringing the tools and creativity to make it happen with Green Screen, a new video series where artists perform original music in front of a green screen from Spotify Studios in LA. Following filming, the footage is transformed... Read more »
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17 Nov 2023

Interior Design Expert Bobby Berk Shares Top Tips for Making Your Living Room an Audio Oasis

As the weather outside becomes more frightful, it’s time to make your living room delightful. So cozy up your home’s vibes by allowing your favorite music or podcasts to filter through the living room. From countless brands of smart speakers to easier-than-ever TV listening, it’s seamless to connect and enjoy audio with congregating family and... Read more »
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16 Nov 2023

GLOW Artist LIE NING Finds Power in Life, Hope, and Radical Love

LIE NING has quickly risen in the German music scene as an artist devoted to exploring the realm of the human experience, all with a sound that shifts between R&B and contemporary pop with an airy, almost nostalgic feel to it. And now they are being celebrated as the newest Spotify GLOW artist. Spotify GLOW... Read more »
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16 Nov 2023

Get Merry With New Spotify Holiday Singles From Laufey, Kirk Franklin, Ezra Collective, and Panter Bélico

As the year draws to a close, you might be excitedly getting ready for the holidays. And whether you’re spending time with family or celebrating with friends, you know your gatherings aren’t complete without a great soundtrack. To help start your merrymaking right, we’re back with another edition of Spotify Holiday Singles. This year, we... Read more »
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15 Nov 2023

Akshat Harbola, Spotify’s MENA Managing Director, on the Creative Vibrancy of the Region

Akshat Harbola, Spotify’s Managing Director of Middle East, North Africa (MENA), and South Asia is a massive rock music fan. Egyptian indie-rock band Cairokee, Abdul Hannan from Pakistan, and Jadal from Jordan top his playlists—showcasing a captivating blend of talents from the markets he oversees. The Middle East and North Africa is a vast, rapidly... Read more »
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14 Nov 2023

You Can Now Easily Save Songs to Spotify From TikTok With a Simple Tap

At Spotify, we aim to meet our listeners where they scroll. And for some of our users, that’s on TikTok. We want it to be as easy as possible to capture those catchy songs you hear in TikTok videos onto your Spotify without having to search for them. Good news: Our newest integration allows users... Read more »
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14 Nov 2023

Social Media Star and Car Enthusiast Daniel Mac Shares His Latest Spotify Finds

When it comes to the most-loved features on Spotify, personalization tops many users’ lists. Through Spotify playlists like Discover Weekly and daylist, editorially curated standouts like Fresh Finds, and new playlist-enhancing features like Smart Shuffle and Jam, we love helping listeners discover something new. And our listeners’ thirst for auditory adventures continues to grow, with... Read more »
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13 Nov 2023

Author Min Jin Lee Reveals the Unique Quality That Make Audiobooks So Powerful

As one of the preeminent storytellers of our era, author Min Jin Lee has captivated fans with her international best-sellers, Pachinko and Free Food for Millionaires, which provide a glimpse into the Korean and Korean American experience.  A one-time lawyer, Min turned her attention to writing early in her career, and success followed. Named a... Read more »
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9 Nov 2023

Find Your Favorite Audio More Easily With the Redesigned Spotify on TV Experience

Looking for a Spotify experience from the big screen? Whether you’re entertaining guests or watching your favorite video podcast, Spotify on TV delivers a rich visual and audio experience from the comfort of your room. And today, Spotify on TV is getting a revamp, with new features and improvements that make the experience even better... Read more »
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9 Nov 2023

Podcasters Can Better Connect to Their Audiences With the Insights From Our Latest Fan Study

We know that podcasters of all sizes want to share their stories with the world, and we’re committed to providing them with the best tools and platform to do so. But creating and sustaining a podcast requires a lot of decisions, and it’s often helpful to leverage the experiences and wisdom of others when embarking... Read more »
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9 Nov 2023