Spotify News

Spotify’s algorithm is quietly curating “silent mood playlists” hyper-personalized, instrumental-only mixes with no vocals, tailored to users’ emotional states without them even noticing. Hidden in the app’s Mood or Chill sections, these playlists, like “Midnight Serenity Glow” or “Rainy Dusk Focus,” use ambient, lo-fi, or classical tracks to match moments of stress, focus, or calm….

Spotify’s user-generated playlists are quietly turning regular listeners into tastemakers, rivaling TikTok influencers. While Spotify promotes its editorial playlists, millions of users are crafting niche collections like “Midnight Tokyo Lo-Fi” or “Desert Road Trip Vibes” that are racking up thousands of followers. These amateur curators, often with no music industry ties, are shaping what people…

Spotify’s Day list, a hyper-personalized playlist that updates throughout the day based on your listening habits, is quietly becoming a cultural force. Launched in 2023, it’s more than just a playlist it’s sparking micro-trends in niche music genres that are spreading globally, and no one’s talking about it. Day list tailors tracks to moments like…

Spotify is known for music, podcasts, and personalized playlists, but something new is bubbling up among its users: secret group listening parties. Buried in Spotify’s features, the “Group Session” tool, launched in 2020, is quietly turning into a global trend that could reshape how we share music and maybe even rival social media platforms. Unlike…

Spotify’s iPhone app in the U.S. has a fresh update that lets users pay for subscriptions directly on the company’s website, skipping Apple’s App Store fees. The new version, 9.0.40, is rolling out now and makes Spotify Premium the first big app to offer this option on iOS, thanks to a recent change in Apple’s…

Since 2022, Spotify and FC Barcelona have united music and football through a groundbreaking partnership. Their latest collaboration brings Travis Scott into the fold, blending his Cactus Jack brand with the iconic FC Barcelona jersey. On May 11, during the high-stakes El Clásico, the men’s team will sport the blaugrana kit featuring the Cactus Jack…

Spotify has secured a major win for U.S. consumers, artists, and developers by submitting an updated app to Apple. This update, prompted by a recent federal court ruling, brings enhanced transparency, choice, and accessibility to Spotify users. For years, restrictive policies blocked Spotify from providing clear pricing and seamless purchasing options, but this milestone enables…

Spotify, with over 678 million users worldwide, is a go-to platform for music, podcasts, and culture, connecting fans with artists, creators, and stories daily. It builds strong bonds between listeners, creators, and brands through its vibrant community. Sparks, Spotify Advertising’s main event series, shows advertisers what makes Spotify unique, with events already held in the…

Alright, let’s break it down in a simple, natural way, like I’m just chatting with you about this news. Earth Day comes around every April 22, and it’s all about shining a light on how we can take better care of our planet. This year, Spotify decided to do something cool for it. They dropped…

Mexico’s passion for podcasts has turned into a way of life, with over 27 million listeners streaming on Spotify in 2024, a 19% jump from last year. To honor this growing community, Spotify is launching its first-ever Spotify Podcast Awards in Mexico. Thais Tavara, Spotify Mexico’s Head of Podcasts, shared that the awards aim to…