When your favorite singer is actually a string of algorithms
An AI-generated music persona commanded millions of streams and a major record deal.
Spotify just turned Wrapped into a weekly thing with Listening Stats
No more waiting for December to see your music story. Spotify’s new Listening Stats feature gives you a weekly snapshot of your top artists, tracks, and discoveries, all refreshed every seven days. It’s Wrapped, but faster, and designed for sharing straight from your profile to your favorite social apps.
Spotify’s new Apple TV app brings videos, lyrics, and DJ controls to your big screen
Spotify has rebuilt its Apple TV app from from scratch to deliver a faster, more immersive experience designed for the big screen. The update brings smarter playback, video support, lyrics, and on-screen DJ recommendations, turning your Apple TV into a complete Spotify hub.
Spotify’s latest feature ensures you never miss a concert at your favorite venue
Spotify is rolling out a new feature that lets users follow their favorite venue to stay up to date on upcoming concerts.
Samsung’s One UI 8.5 will turn your lock screen into a mini music show
Samsung is revamping its One UI 8.5 lock screen with a dynamic album art transition, transforming how users experience music. The update also hints at AI-powered call screening features.
Spotify tests SongDNA to highlight the hidden brains behind the beats
Spotify is testing SongDNA, a new feature that shows the people behind your favorite tracks. From producers to songwriters, it shines a light on music’s unsung heroes, and finally gives credit where it’s due.
Netflix just added podcasts to your binge list, thanks to Spotify
Spotify just slid into Netflix’s DMs, and the result is video podcasts on your TV. The two streaming giants are teaming up to bring shows like The Rewatchables and The Bill Simmons Podcast to Netflix in early 2026. Who knew your couch would become the next big podcast destination?
Spotify gives parents more control over their kids’ listening habits
Spotify is giving parents more control with its new Managed Accounts for Kids feature on Family Plans. The update expands globally, letting parents supervise what their kids listen to, filter explicit songs, and keep family playlists drama-free, because everyone deserves a safe soundtrack.
ChatGPT can now help you find new music you’ll love using your Spotify account – here’s how to do it
A new partnership between Spotify and ChatGPT is bringing the music streaming platform into the AI chatbot for better integration.
Spotify finally lets you stop single songs ‘infecting’ your playlists
Ever let your kid play music from your Spotify account, or been asked to put on a playlist that’s not your normal taste? You’re probably tired of those choices affecting your recommendations, one of the best parts of the Spotify service. Well, thankfully that’s changing. What’s happened? Spotify has introduced a new feature that lets […]
Spotify frees up features that non-Premium users have asked for years
Spotify is adding a trio of new features viz. Pick & Play, Search & Play, and Share & Play for users on the free tier of the music streaming service.
At last, Spotify gets lossless music streaming
Spotify Lossless will be available to Premium subscribers, and access has already started to roll out for users based in the US.
Spotify’s new controls bring order to the chaos in your music library
Spotify's new tools offer users more control over their playback sequence, playlists, and makes it easier to enjoy songs in the moment.
Exclusive: the father of quantum computing believes AGI will be a person, not a program
“There’s one kind of program that we don’t understand – even in principle – and that’s an AGI. One day we will, but I see no sign of it at the moment and that’s pretty frustrating.” That’s the view of David Deutsch, regarded as the ‘father of quantum computing’, someone who can brilliantly blend physics, philosophy […]
After the Velvet Sundown snafu, Spotify lands in another AI tangle
AI-generated music is becoming a growing challenge for music streaming platforms.
Waymo’s robotaxis add better beats to the backseat
Waymo's robotaxis now offer a more personalized listening experience. But not for everyone ...
Spotify hit band The Velvet Sundown comes clean on AI
A new message on the band's official social channels gives us a better idea of what's been going on.
Spotify cracks down on pill-pushing podcasts
The streaming giant had been unknowingly hosting podcasts purporting to sell drugs without a prescriptions.
Apple Music just made the move from Spotify easier than ever
Apple Music just made the move from Spotify easier than ever
Spotify DJ now takes song requests just like real life, minus the judgement
Spotify DJ will now play any music you want with just the sound of your voice.
Spotify’s new Snooze feature lets you take a break from overplayed songs
Spotify is testing a new Snooze feature that removes songs from your recommendations for 30 days.
You can now pay for Spotify any way you like
Spotify now supports external payments on iOS, offering better pricing and payment choices. Update your app and explore the new options today!
Spotify outage: service restored as Spotify says hack reports ‘are false’
It wasn’t just you, Spotify was down. Tens of thousands of users across the world reported issues with the popular music streaming service on April 16.
This small Spotify change made my streaming so much better
A white noise playlist I sleep with has been wreaking havoc on my Spotify algorithm for year, so I finally got to the bottom of it and trained it. You can, too.
Spotify says it fixed weird bug that is pushing ads to Premium users
Spotify is telling users to log in and out of their account, clear cache, and reinstall the app to get rid of ads, but no solution seems has worked universally.
ElevenLabs AI will create audiobooks for you at no cost within minutes
ElevenLabs will let independent authors generate audiobooks in a matter of minutes. It will also pay them royalty without any exclusivity terms.
Spotify now offers its listeners AI-narrated audiobooks
Spotify is teaming up with vocal AI startup ElevenLabs to bring digitally-narrated audiobooks to Findaway Voices.
HiFi audio could finally land on Spotify with a top-up scheme in 2025
Spotify is reportedly planning a “Pro” add-on worth $6 per month that will finally bring higher-quality audio streaming to its platform later this year.
How to use Spotify: 14 tricks and secrets to get the most out of the music streamer
Spotify is the most popular music streaming service in the world, but it's so loaded with features that you may not be getting the most out of it. We're here to help.
What is Amazon Music: everything you need to know
Joining the ranks of platforms like Spotify and Apple Music, Amazon Music is another great service for indulging in your favorite tunes!
The best music streaming services of 2025
Does one go with Spotify, Apple Music, or Tidal? We break down some of the most popular music streaming services to help you choose.
Spotify Wrapped 2024: how to find your stats and the new Creator Wrapped
Spotify Wrapped 2024 is here, and it adds an AI podcast to tell you what you've listened to in 2024.
Spotify vs. Pandora: which streaming service should you choose?
Spotify vs. Pandora — which music streaming platform is best for you? From visual interface to music discovery features, we'll help you weigh these two giants.
How to make and edit playlists in Spotify
Do you want to learn how to make a playlist in Spotify? We show you how to create and manage Spotify playlists so you can jam out to your favorite songs.
How to make a collaborative playlist in Spotify
Did you know that Spotify allows you to create, share, and edit Collaborative Playlists with friends? We're here to walk you through how to do it.
You can now design custom Spotify playlist cover art, right in the app
Personalizing your Spotify playlist creations is now even easier thanks to a new in-app cover art designer.
YouTube Music vs. Spotify: So alike, but which is best for you?
With similar libraries, as well as near-identical music quality and pricing, can YouTube Music stand up to Spotify's stalwart UI and excellent music discovery?
Instagram’s Spotify integration makes saving songs a snap
You can now add songs from Instagram to your Spotify account with a single click.