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Apple Music's new Transparency Tags let labels flag AI-generated content, but the honor system has no enforcement. Deezer's fraud numbers show why that's a problem.

Spotify and Liquid Death teamed up on the Eternal Playlist Urn, a real collector's item with a Bluetooth speaker in the lid that plays your music forever.

Spotify has launched Audiobook Charts in the US and UK, letting you see what's trending each week.

Spotify has introduced Smart Reorder, a new feature that automatically reshuffles songs in your playlists to create smoother transitions between tracks.

Spotify is developing Taste Profile Notes, a feature that lets users tell the algorithm exactly what they're listening to and refine recommendations proactively in the app.

Spotify is rolling out About the Song in beta, a new feature for Premium users that lets listeners explore the stories, inspirations and background details behind the tracks they’re playing.

Spotify is expanding beyond audio by partnering with Bookshop to sell physical books, letting users buy paperbacks and hardcovers tied to titles they discover inside the app.

With Page Match, Spotify is tackling a common reader problem, letting you scan a page and instantly jump to the same moment in the audiobook, making it easier to blend reading and listening throughout the day.

Spotify is rolling out new lyric features that let you view full lyrics offline, translate them into your preferred language, and preview lyrics directly from the Now Playing screen.

Spotify’s Android app hints at editable usernames, a long-requested upgrade that could make DMs and group chats less awkward. The feature isn’t confirmed yet, but new “Edit username” strings suggest real work is underway.

Researchers found that listening to music with rhythmic beat stimulation lowers anxiety more effectively than pink noise.

Spotify's AI-powered Prompted Playlist feature is rolling out in beta in the US and Canada.

For millions of users, the Spotify experience is heavily driven by algorithmic discovery. But thanks to the recent integration with ChatGPT, more users are taking an conversation route to discover new podcasts.

Page Match could let Spotify users scan a page from a physical book and instantly jump to the matching point in the audiobook, making format switching far less frustrating.

Spotify will raise Premium prices to $12.99 from February 2026 in the U.S. and parts of Europe, citing growth pressures despite strong Q3 results.

Spotify is adding real-time Listening Activity, Request to Jam messages, and new social tools that let you see and share what friends are streaming.

Anna's Archive published a torrents-based Spotify backup: a 300TB release of Spotify catalog metadata today, with staged audio files to follow. Here is what's included, what's missing, and why it exists.

Spotify is testing a new AI feature that lets you create personalized playlists based on a detailed prompt and your listening patterns.

Wrapped Party transforms your yearly Spotify stats into a multiplayer event. Friends can join a shared room, view each other’s top artists and minutes streamed, and even unlock special group-only cards that highlight who dominated the year in different listening categories.

Spotify plans a US price hike in 2026 as it pursues profitability, faces industry pressure, and transitions to new leadership.

Spotify has introduced a new built-in tool that lets users transfer playlists from other music services directly into the app. Instead of rebuilding lists manually, you can now bring your existing music library over in minutes and pick up right where you left off.

Spotify is rolling out new features like Expanded Song Credits, SongDNA and About the Song to help listeners explore the people, influences and creative stories behind their favourite tracks. It’s a deeper, more personal way to experience the music you love.

YouTube Music is finally testing playlist search, with a new Find in playlist button appearing for a tiny group of iOS users. It fixes one of the app’s most obvious pain points, but almost no one has it yet.

Spotify is rolling out a new Shuffle update designed to stop your playlists from looping the same songs. The new “Fewer Repeats” mode takes your recent listening into account to bring more variety to every session. Both Free and Premium users get more control, and Premium listeners can switch back anytime.

Spotify is testing a new feature called Recaps, offering short audio summaries that help you jump back into an audiobook without rewinding. Available in beta on iOS for select English titles, Recaps update as you listen and cover only what you have already heard, avoiding any spoilers.

Spotify is finally rolling out music videos in the U.S. and Canada, marking its shift beyond audio streaming and opening new opportunities for creators and users.