Spotify adds music videos in 11 countries, but not the USThe feature is available to premium subscribers. By S. Fielding, 03.13.2024
Neil Young is returning to Spotify after boycotting it over Joe Rogan's vaccine commentsHe relented now that Rogan's podcast is no longer exclusive on Spotify.By S. Dent, 03.13.2024
Spotify is mad at the French government and taking it out on usersIt’s raising subscription prices in response to a French tax designed to aid the music industry.By W. Shanklin, 03.07.2024
Tidal cuts $9 from the price of its hi-fi audio streaming planIt's also getting rid of its free tier. By S. Fielding, 03.06.2024
EU fines Apple nearly $2 billion for 'blocking' alternative music appsThis the third-largest fine from the EU, and its first directed towards Apple.By S. Fielding, 03.04.2024
Spotify rolls out an audiobook-only subscription$10 per month will get you 15 hours of audiobooks.By K. Holt, 03.01.2024
Google brings Gemini to Messages and adds AI text summaries for Android AutoThe Android updates announced at MWC also include new accessibility features and casting controls for Spotify. By C. MacDonald, 02.26.2024
The EU is reportedly set to hit Apple with a $539 million fine in antitrust probeThe European Commission has been investigating Apple's App Store rules since a 2019 complaint filed by Spotify. By C. MacDonald, 02.18.2024
Joe Rogan nabs an estimated $250 million from Spotify to share his big-brained ideasThe new multiyear deal even allows his content to stream on other platforms.By L. Bonk, 02.02.2024
Spotify will launch its own in-app payment system for iOS users in the EUThe music streaming app will undergo massive changes after the EU's Digital Markets Act takes effect.By M. Moon, 01.24.2024
Apple's Vision Pro won't have access to YouTube and Spotify apps at launchUsers will have to access them from a browser, according to Bloomberg.By M. Moon, 01.19.2024
EU says music streaming platforms must pay artists moreThe European Parliament also wants the streaming industry to promote smaller artists.By M. Saleh, 01.18.2024
Spotify is testing AI-generated playlistsThe company hasn’t committed to launching the feature publicly.By W. Shanklin, 12.14.2023
The EU will reportedly rule against Apple in Spotify's complaint over App Store policiesThe company could be hit with a hefty fine and banned from anti-steering practices. By L. Bonk, 12.13.2023
Spotify is laying off 1,500 employees, who will be notified later todayThis is Spotify's third round of layoffs this year, and will account for 17% of the company's staff.By S. Dent, 12.04.2023
TikTok's new profile tools are just for musiciansThe new music tab and artist tag are supposed to improve discoverability.By M. Saleh, 11.30.2023
Spotify Wrapped returns to reveal your 2023 streaming statsFor the first time in a while, you'll be able to access it on desktop.By B. Steele, 11.29.2023
Spotify confirms it won't offer payouts for songs with fewer than 1,000 playsNoise recordings and AI-generated content are also impacted. By L. Bonk, 11.21.2023
Spotify reportedly struck a special deal with Google that let it skip Play Store feesThe detail was revealed as part of the Epic v. Google trial currently underway in San FranciscoBy P. Dixit, 11.20.2023
Spotify for TVs gets a new look and features to match the mobile appThe update makes it easier to view and control what plays next.By M. Saleh, 11.09.2023