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Psychology says people who can’t work without music or a familiar show playing in the background aren’t lazy but their brain is running a secret algorithm that needs a soundtrack to boot up

Millions of people can't start a single task without pressing play first. Science finally explains why that's not a quirk, it's neuroscience doing its job. Psychology says music can regulate mood, improve stimulation levels, and help the brain enter a productive state.

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Spotify update coming that's bound to court even more controversy – the disco ball was just the start

Spotify has announced a number of features coming to the app this year, including an AI tool for remixing your favourite tracks.

'What we’re building is grounded in consent, credit, and compensation for the artists and songwriters that take part': Planned Spotify AI tool can generate remixes and covers

I'm not really feeling this beat.

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“Firmly artist-centric, rooted in responsible AI, and will drive growth for the entire ecosystem”: Spotify and Universal to collaborate on new AI music creation system that will enable fans to generate remixes and covers for all to hear

Fans will be able to create legal AI remixes

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NYSE Content Update: Spotify Shares Climb 13% Following Investor Day Event

NEW YORK, May 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today's NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. Ashley Mastronardi delivers the pre-market update on May 22ndThe S&P 500 aims to post its…

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Add to playlist: the virtuoso prog-metal-folk of Brazil’s Papangu and the week’s best new tracks

The five-piece combine traditional musical styles with mountains of synths and hurried drums – rejecting computerised production in a pointed anti-AI statement

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Spotify aiming for a 'ChatGPT moment' in music and India is central to the plan

Spotify is embracing artificial intelligence to become a personalised audio platform. The company is developing AI playlists, conversational listening, and interactive audio experiences. This move aims to differentiate Spotify in a competitive streaming market. India is highlighted as a key growth market for Spotify's AI ambitions and subscriber base expansion.

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How Spotify’s “Disco Ball” Icon Accidentally Started the Biggest Branding Trend of 2026

On 14 May 2026, Spotify changed its app icon into something almost nobody expected: a glittering green 3D disco ball.

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The babydoll is back – and so is the moral panic

The floaty, feminine aesthetic being worn by young pop stars like Olivia Rodrigo and Sabrina Carpenter has been around since the 1960s. So why all the fuss?

The Guardian - UK

Spotify and Universal Music agree deal to let subscribers create AI remixes

Licensing agreement will allow listeners to use AI to create content on streaming platform for first time

The Guardian - UK

Spotify is giving superfans a chance to reserve tickets to see their favorite musicians: here's how it works

Spotify and Live Nation are partnering to offer super fans concert tickets.

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Spotify strikes deal with Universal Music to let premium users create AI covers, remixes

The companies did not disclose ‌the financial ⁠terms of ⁠the deal or which artists will participate in the new feature in their joint announcement on Thursday. Universal Music is home to artists including Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Drake and Billie Eilish.

The Economic Times

The original Chromecast might finally be reaching the end of the road

Apps like YouTube and HBO Max are no longer detecting the original Chromecast for some users.

Android Central

Charles Barkley Defends ‘Inside the NBA’ From Recent Criticism

The outspoken studio host doesn’t understand some negative reaction to the iconic show in its first year on ESPN.

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Spotify will now reserve concert tickets for artists' biggest fans — the service is standing against Ticketmaster battles and scalpers by launching its own ticket priority system so you can automatically benefit if you really love a musician

Spotify wants to take down ticket scalpers, and it's launching a new system that gives top fans the chance to score first-priority tickets.

TechRadar

Spotify's huge new podcast makeover means you can now ask in-depth questions about the episodes you’re listening to, which sounds great — but the new 'generated' Personal Podcast feature will be more controversial…

More new features are coming to Spotify's podcasts, including a search tool that dives deeper into your favorite episodes and a Personal Podcast generator.

TechRadar

Alexa+ can now create AI podcasts about the news in case you wanted that for some reason — so it’s perfect timing that Spotify is actually verifying podcasts that are definitely from humans

Alexa+ can now create AI-generated podcasts on any topic for you, but Spotify is going to help you avoid them.

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Whoa, this nifty Forza Horizon 6 mod lets you play your Spotify music through the in-game radio — here's how it works (and why you can't use it yet)

This sweet Forza Horizon 6 mod lets you play your own Spotify music through the in-game radio, but it's not available yet due to a Nexus Mods complication.

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Mike Breen on His Premature Bang During Cavs-Knicks Thriller

We asked ESPN’s lead NBA voice about the Sam Merrill three-pointer that wasn’t.

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'What Is This Ugly App?' Spotify's Disco-Ball Icon Sparks Fury: 'It's Temporary' And Will 'Go Away Next Week'

Spotify's temporary disco ball icon for its 20th anniversary sparked backlash from users, highlighting attachment to the familiar design. The original icon will return next week.

TechRadar

Spotify’s Listening Stats just had an overdue glow-up, and it’s added more value to one of the platform’s most underrated tools — here's what's new, including a social feature that lets you spy on your friends’ streaming habits

Spotify updated its Listening Stats tool without telling anyone, and it's packed with a new range of insightful data.

Apple CarPlay users experience weird goings-on when streaming music – now "under investigation"

This confirmed CarPlay bug doesn't sound great

Windows Central

The top 20 "Xbox Player Voice" trending feedback items you voted for so far: Game Pass Family Plan, Backwards Compatibility ... and yes, Xbox exclusives — and more

Xbox is taking YOUR feedback through its new "Player Voice" portal. Here's what's actively trending as of right now.

Android Auto becoming a better home for your music, with Spotify and Amazon leading the way

A cool redesign might be coming to your car.

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Indie artists turn to AI video as promo budgets shrink

Singapore - The promo clip has always been the awkward middle layer of music marketing. Too small for a proper production day, too useful to ignore, and somehow always needed before the next post goes out.

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