King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard talk going orchestral at the Bowl, and finally saying ‘F— Spotify’
Need a model for how to thrive in the stranglehold of the modern music economy? How about a band of Australian garage-rockers who cut albums…
Spotify CEO invested in AI weapons, now bands are pulling their music
Greg Saunier already had reasons to be wary of Spotify. The founder of the acclaimed Bay Area band Deerhoof was well acquainted with the service’s…
Neil Young leaves BBC with Glastonbury headache as star makes unusual demand
EXCLUSIVE: BBC bosses are risking a fallout with legendary rocker Neil Young, 79, just days before his Glastonbury gig over potential coverage of his performance…
Apple approves Spotify update that freely shows clear pricing on in-app purchases
May 2 (UPI) -- Spotify said Friday Apple has approved its app update after a federal judge ordered Apple to stop imposing commissions it takes…
Spotify down for thousands of users worldwide | Technology
The audio streaming giant denies allegations of a security breach.Audio streaming giant Spotify appears to be experiencing widespread technical issues affecting thousands of customers worldwide.…
Will Spotify Premium include ads? Rumours on free and paid subscriptions explained
THERE’S been some chatter going around that Spotify Premium might start including ads. Right now, Premium users get totally ad-free, unlimited access to just about every…
Spotify removes an Andrew Tate podcast from its platform
Audio streaming service Spotify has removed a “pimping” podcast from controversial online influencer Andrew Tate for violating the platform’s policies, a company spokesperson said.Spotify’s policies…
Spotify listeners have just days to claim Playlist in a Bottle that’s ‘better than Wrapped’ before it disappears forever
SPOTIFY subscribers who built a Playlist in a Bottle a year ago have just days to claim it, before it disappears forever. The musical time…
Why Apple Music is betting on live radio in an on-demand era
In 2015, Zane Lowe left his job as a DJ on the BBC’s venerable Radio 1 in the U.K. to become the principal voice of…
‘Bragging without the selfie’ – the rise of Spotify Wrapped and copycats
Getty ImagesSabrina Carpenter's "Espresso" was Spotify's most streamed song in 2024Throughout December, Instagram feeds are flooded with pictures of Christmas trees, snaps from festive work…
Mariah Carey debunks Spotify Wrapped video AI speculation
Mariah Carey using artificial intelligence to address her most devoted Spotify fans? The pop diva says that’s just simply fantasy. The “All I Want for…
Spotify woos video, podcast creators to better compete with YouTube
Swedish streaming audio giant Spotify is courting more video creators, podcasters and influencers in an effort to step up its competition with popular digital platforms…
From Spotify to Amazon Prime, five hidden extras that come with subscription services
WITH so many services and subscriptions available, it’s easy to lose track of all the perks bundled into your monthly payments.From free courses to exclusive…