Spotify snubbing spatial audio could be the smartest decision it ever makes Spatial audio is perhaps the only box Spotify now leaves unticked, but is that a deal breaker? What Hi-Fi? · Sep 30, 2025
MAGA erupts over NFL picking Bad Bunny for Super Bowl halftime show The Puerto Rican artist is increasingly becoming a political talking point. Axios · Sep 29, 2025
Nobody on Earth Wanted the Mets Out of the Playoffs More Than the Marlins Announcers The Mets had a target on their back and everyone had a field day kicking them while they were down. Sports Illustrated · Sep 29, 2025
YouTube Music just got a big AI upgrade with hosts that give commentary and trivia — here's how to try it Watch out Spotify, YouTube Music is getting the AI overhaul treatment with a brand new feature on the way. Tom’s Guide · Sep 29, 2025
Björk becomes latest artist to join ‘No Music For Genocide’ Israel boycott Björk is the latest artist to join the ‘No Music For Genocide’ Israel boycott, making her catalog of music unavailable on Israeli streaming services. The singer now stands alongside Massive Attack, Paramore and Fontaines D.C. and hundreds more artists who are geo-blocking their music in Israel. Euronews · Sep 29, 2025
YouTube Music is testing a new feature that sounds a lot like Spotify's AI DJ If you're a YouTube Premium subscriber in the US, you might be able to add some commentary to your tracks. TechRadar · Sep 27, 2025
"This change is about strengthening trust across the platform”: Spotify admits that it's removed 75 million AI tracks “It’s not about punishing artists who use AI responsibly" MusicRadar · Sep 27, 2025
Review: In Defense of Spotify Liz Pelly's Mood Machine book bemoans the music giant but overlooks how useful it is for listeners. Reason · Sep 26, 2025
Spotify is cracking down on AI voice clones with new impersonation rules for music uploads Spotify is rolling out new rules to block unauthorized AI voice clones, filter out spammy tracks, and add AI disclosures to music credits for more transparency. TechRadar · Sep 25, 2025
Is Spotify Mix already overshadowed? This audio-mixing software lets you mix Spotify’s entire music library Algoriddim's audio-mixing tool djay now allows you to access all of Spotify's music catalog. TechRadar · Sep 25, 2025
Apple Music just became a surprise language-learning helper with its latest free update Kill it at K-Pop karaoke with a little help from Apple's updated app in iOS 26 and on Android TechRadar · Sep 25, 2025
The new battle against 'AI Slop' — Spotify will now label synthetic music and punish abusers Spotify takes aim at AI-generated music slop with an array of new rulings in place. Tom’s Guide · Sep 25, 2025
Spotify Could Surge Higher—Here’s the Hidden Earnings Signal Spotify stock is now trading near its 52-week highs, but its recent financial quarter shows investors why it can rally to even higher prices. MarketBeat · Sep 25, 2025
Spotify removes 75m spam tracks in past year as AI increases ability to make fake music Streamer to crack down on AI-generated spam by introducing filter to identify fraudulent uploads The Guardian - UK · Sep 25, 2025
MusicRadar · Sep 25, 2025 “I think it was a song that I wasn’t sure about at first. It felt different, you know, uptempo and sexy, but I love it”: Olivia Dean admits to having initial doubts about her current global hit single Man I Need is one of the most streamed songs in the world right now
MusicRadar · Sep 24, 2025 After 5 years, Spotify streaming returns to DJ software... but there's a catch Spotify Premium subscribers can now browse and stream Spotify's catalogue using the desktop versions of Rekordbox, Serato and Algoriddim Djay
Windows Central · Sep 24, 2025 The popular djay app for Windows finally gets one of its most requested features — Spotify support is here! The incredibly popular mixing software for Windows (and Mac) will now integrate with Spotify's vast catalog, so long as you have a premium subscription.
Creative Bloq · Sep 24, 2025 Why Spotify hired a dedicated typographer Bianca Berning on working for the world's largest streaming service.
MusicRadar · Sep 24, 2025 “Nothing and no one on Earth will ever be able to justify AI to me”: Kehlani isn’t happy about an AI ‘artist’ inking a $3 million record deal “I don’t respect it” she says
Bored Panda · Sep 23, 2025 Cardi B’s Net Worth Is Rising, And So Is Her Influence In The Music Industry Cardi B's net worth is booming! Discover how the rapper's empire is growing, solidifying her influence as one of the richest female artists in music.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 23, 2025 Basslines over goalposts, cricket club bhangra nights: the gatherings where British diaspora music really grows Away from the algorithm, the sound of multicultural Britain blossoms in sports halls and group chats, supporting community and inspiring the next generation of musicians
International Business Times UK · Sep 23, 2025 d4vd's Viral Track 'Romantic Homicide' Hits 12M Streams Amid Murder Investigation of Teen Found in Singer's Tesla D4vd's hit 'Romantic Homicide' has been streamed over 12 million times, but fans are dissecting its lyrics after the tragic discovery of teen Celeste Rivas's body.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 22, 2025 Who NBC Should Hire to Call MLB Games Next Season With the network set to air MLB playoff games next year, Seattle’s TV voice would be a perfect fit.
Euronews · Sep 22, 2025 Dua Lipa denies firing agent over campaign against pro-Palestine band Kneecap Dua Lipa's alleged split with her agent David Levy comes after it was claimed in media reports that Levy was involved in a campaign to remove Kneecap from this year's Glastonbury line-up, due to the band's pro-Palestine beliefs.
The Conversation · Sep 21, 2025 Criticisms against Spotify keep mounting. Luckily there are alternatives Spotify has been subject to various lingering critiques. These range from criticism of its payment model, to the presence of “fake artists”, the Joe Rogan boycott saga, and controversies around AI-made music.