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Spotify founder Ek to step down as CEO to focus on long-term strategy

The company adopts a new co-CEO structure in its strategy to fend off rivals
30 September 2025, 15:28 PM

Taylor Swift’s old albums stream double on Spotify after catalogue deal

Taylor Swift’s original recordings have witnessed a dramatic resurgence on Spotify following her announcement last Friday (May 30) that she has reclaimed ownership of her first six studio albums.
3 June 2025, 09:37 AM

Unwrapping the lately-hyped ‘Stopify Wrapped’

Spotify brilliantly turned our listening habits into social media gold. By wrapping our music data in bold colours, quirky headlines, and an irresistible share button, they transformed a personal experience into a public spectacle. Suddenly, our taste in music was not just our taste—it became content.
13 December 2024, 13:52 PM

Taylor Swift gifts $197m in bonuses to ‘Eras Tour’ crew

Taylor Swift has recently concluded her “Eras Tour” which generated over US $2 billion. The “Shake it Off” singer decided to give a special surprise for her cast and crew members by handing out US $197 million as bonuses to tour members on top of their regular salaries, according to People magazine.
10 December 2024, 06:18 AM

Taylor Swift dominates Spotify Wrapped once again

Taylor Swift has reclaimed her spot at the top of Spotify’s Wrapped list for the year. On Wednesday, the music streaming platform unveiled its much-anticipated Wrapped feature, an annual summary highlighting user engagement and listening trends over the past year. According to Variety, Swift was crowned the most-streamed artiste on Spotify once again. 
5 December 2024, 07:18 AM

Spotify limits API access for third-party developers

Spotify has announced changes to its Web API, limiting third-party developers' access to features such as related artists and recommendations, citing concerns about security, according to a recent blog post by Spotify for Developers.
28 November 2024, 13:32 PM

Spotify users can now search songs using Google’s Gemini AI

Spotify has integrated with Google’s Gemini Extensions, enabling users to search for and play music through natural language commands.
27 November 2024, 11:25 AM

Ayub Bachchu’s long-lost track ‘Inbox’ to release six years after his death

Six years after his passing, the voice of Ayub Bachchu is ready to resonate with fans once again. On December 1, the legendary Bangladeshi rock icon’s previously unreleased song "Inbox" will finally be made public, reigniting the passion of his devoted followers. 
27 November 2024, 08:44 AM

Meta and Spotify blast EU decisions on AI

The firms along with several researchers and industry bodies signed an open letter claiming that Europe was already becoming less competitive and risked falling further behind in the age of AI.
19 September 2024, 04:49 AM

Billie Eilish on topping Spotify’s monthly streaming charts

As of June 2024, the Grammy-winning artiste Billie Eilish became the most-streamed artiste on the platform, overtaking The Weeknd (real name Abel Tesfaye), who previously held the top position, Spotify revealed on Monday.
22 August 2024, 09:58 AM

Taylor Swift’s new album breaks Spotify record

Taylor Swift's latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department" (TTPD), dropped on April 19, causing a frenzy amongst her millions of fans.
21 April 2024, 05:04 AM

Barca to wear singer Karol G logo in Madrid Clasico showdown

As part of their sponsorship agreement with music streaming platform Spotify, Barcelona have worn logos of rock band the Rolling Stones, and artists Drake and Rosalia in previous Clasicos.
12 April 2024, 12:53 PM

Spotify to let users craft playlists with text prompts

Spotify, the music streaming platform, is releasing its new AI playlists feature into beta. This new functionality allows users to generate custom playlists based on written prompts.
8 April 2024, 16:07 PM

Dua Lipa makes history with most tracks in Spotify’s 2 billion club

Dua Lipa has carved her name in music history as the first female artiste to have four songs, each surpassing 2 billion streams on Spotify. The pop sensation's latest milestone comes as her hit track "Levitating" joins the elite "2 billion club" on the popular streaming platform.
6 March 2024, 11:08 AM

Taylor Swift beats Arijit Singh, becomes second-most followed Spotify artist

In a surprising turn of events, Arijit Singh has beaten Taylor Swift on Spotify a couple of months back by earning her spot as the second most followed artist on Spotify.
12 February 2024, 07:04 AM

Spotify to axe 1,500 jobs amidst cost-cutting measures

Spotify, the Swedish music-streaming giant, has declared a significant reduction in its workforce, slashing 1,500 jobs, which accounts for approximately 17% of its employees. The decision, termed "difficult" by CEO Daniel Ek, came from the company's aim to curtail expenses amidst a notable slowdown in economic growth.
4 December 2023, 13:36 PM

Taylor Swift to earn more than $100 million from Spotify alone this year

“Shake it off” star Taylor Swift is ready to end the final year with a bang in Spotify as she might earn a whopping $100 million alone in Spotify in 2023.
2 December 2023, 05:38 AM

Here’s how to find your Spotify Wrapped

As the year draws to a close, Spotify Wrapped has become a much-anticipated annual tradition for music enthusiasts. This feature of Spotify compiles a comprehensive summary of your musical journey throughout the year, presented in vibrant and engaging graphics. From top songs to unique listening habits, Spotify Wrapped offers users an insightful reflection of their year in music.
30 November 2023, 11:36 AM

Barcelona get ready to rock with Rolling Stones logo on shirt for Clasico

Barcelona and the Rolling Stones have joined forces and the club's kit will feature the band's famous tongue and lips logo for next week's Clasico against Real Madrid, the LaLiga club announced on Thursday.
20 October 2023, 04:23 AM

Suga amasses over 100m Spotify streams

BTS’ Suga attained a new landmark on the largest music streaming platform, Spotify, recently. His solo song “The Last” crossed over 100 million streams to also become his ninth song that exceeded this mark.
7 October 2023, 12:11 PM