Everything is better without ads ruining the vibe, and your perfect playlist deserves to play on uninterrupted. Don’t believe us? As of December 2023, Spotify had more than 230 million Premium subscribers enjoying ad-free songs, podcasts, and audiobooks. Here’s how each of the platform’s Premium plans break down. What do I get with a free … Read more
Spotify is testing the waters of online learning, with video-based courses launched on the audio streaming platform today. Available only in the UK for now, Spotify’s video courses are the result of partnerships with educational platforms including Skillshare, BBC Maestro, PLAYvirtuoso, and Thinkific. The courses cover four areas of learning, described by Spotify as “make … Read more
Spotify has carved out a business for itself in music streaming, podcast entertainment and audiobooks. Now, in its ongoing efforts to get its 600 million+ users to spend more time and money on its platform, Spotify is spinning up a new line of content: e-learning. Starting with a rollout in the U.K., Spotify is testing … Read more
A man in Denmark was sentenced to 18 months in prison today for using fake accounts to trick music streaming services into paying him 2 million Danish kroner ($290,000) in royalties. The unusual case reveals a weak spot in the business model behind the world’s biggest music platforms. The 53-year-old consultant, who had pleaded not … Read more
What’s your favorite way to listen to music? Maybe you prefer a quiet room with some headphones or listening on vinyl. One thing is for sure, you don’t want to hear some compressed MP3 on your phone, right? Apple, Amazon, and Tidal offer “lossless audio,” claiming users can “hear the exact same thing” an artist … Read more
Despite the ongoing controversy surrounding ‘Good 4 U’ singer Olivia Rodrigo, her music is going strong on Spotify. The former Disney Channel star has made headlines after she handed out condoms and Plan B at her recent concert, causing a stir amongst fans and social media users. Despite the debate and conflicting opinions, Rodrigo’s ‘Sour’ … Read more
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This week, Spotify announced a new feature to let audiobook authors and publishers tease their new releases. Countdown Pages, which debuted for music artists last year and has been used by the likes of Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift, let fans pre-save an upcoming title and have it pop into their library when it’s released. … Read more
Neil Young attends a press conference for Farm Aid 34 at Alpine Valley Music Theatre on September 21, 2019 in East Troy, Wisconsin. Gary Miller | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images Neil Young on Wednesday said his music will return to Spotify, just over two years after he and other artists removed their catalogues … Read more
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Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 29, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, I promise I don’t always complain about music streaming, and also, you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) I also have for you a cheap new smartphone, a … Read more
Spotify has revealed plans to increase subscription fees in France, in response to a planned new tax directed at all music-streaming services operating in the country. The move comes nearly three months after the company vowed to begin disinvesting in France, initially pulling support from two festivals with the promise of more action to come … Read more