Elizabeth Warren calls out Apple business practices, Spotify claims forced update delay
Things are getting political in the streaming music world: Spotify claims Apple are blocking an update, Senator Elizabeth Warren says they are unfair.
New Spotify survey: Music cures your Monday blues better than sex
Spotify has released the results of a survey it did surrounding Monday motivation, says that people need music about as much as coffee.
At long last, Adele’s mega-hit album ’25’ will be available on streaming services
Adele is finally allowing streaming services to have her most recent hit album, 25. Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and Tidal will all stream the album.
Spotify has hit 100M users, but have its paid subscriber numbers grown as well?
Spotify has hit a milestone with 100 million active monthly users, up from 75 million when it last discussed those figures in 2015.
Many streaming exclusives will now be eligible for Grammy Awards
The Recording Academy will not accept streaming-only releases from the majority of the biggest players in the on-demand music game
Radiohead will stream oddities, give away swag worldwide on Friday
Radiohead have finally announced details surrounding Friday's physical (and Spotify) launch of A Moon Shaped Pool, which will feature music and free swag.
Streaming services and record labels have a plan to fix the music industry
More than 50 major record labels, trade partners, streaming services, and educators have joined forces to form The Open Music Initiative
The pay wall is coming: Spotify looks to add paid-only tier of tunes
Radiohead's A Moon Shaped Pool was almost the first paid-only release on Spotify, but the company couldn't implement the technology to do so in time.
Patience is a virtue: Radiohead’s ‘A Moon Shaped Pool’ will land on Spotify soon
Despite an contentious relationship with Swedish streaming service Spotify over the years, Radiohead's latest album will land in the company's catalog.
Streaming stars shine the brightest at Hot 97’s Summer Jam
Hot 97's 23rd annual Summer Jam festival at Metlife Stadium in New Jersey saw its most raucous performances come from streaming sensations.
Spotify brings on music maven Troy Carter to battle rival streamers
Spotify has hired Troy Carter as its global head of creative services, which will have him working with artists on exclusive and original content.
A Musixmatch not made in heaven: Spotify, lyrics provider part ways
Musixmatch's lyrics are no longer available on Spotify's desktop app. The companies are ending a multiyear partnership due to business differences.
Twitter partners with Spotify to soundtrack your music tweets with audio cards
Twitter users can now play Spotify tracks within tweets in the form of audio cards. The music streaming service will also be featured on Twitter Moments.
Like Spotify’s Discover Weekly playlists? So do 40 million other listeners
If you find yourself frequently heading to Spotify's Discover Weekly playlist to find new music, you're not alone: 40 million other listeners are with you.
No, seriously: Spotify is the best streaming service at losing money
Spotify made 81 percent more money in 2015 than in 2014, but lost almost $200 million dollars. Still, the company is poised for long-term success.
Spotify’s Family Plan just got much better for bigger families
Spotify just got better for big families, with its previously complicated Family Plan getting an update that brings one price for up to six family members.
Double threat: Drake breaks Spotify record, while ‘Views’ started exclusively on Apple
Canadian rapper Drake has topped Justin Bieber as the most-streamed musician on Spotify, despite the fact that Views debuted as an Apple Music exclusive.
Radiohead B-sides come roaring back to Spotify after disappearing completely
Spotify subscribers can now dig back into a cornucopia of Radiohead classics as their B-sides have come back to the site after making an exit last month.
Spotify’s growing faster than ever, thanks in part to Apple Music
Spotify's rapid growth hasn't been hurt one bit by the launch of Apple Music -- as a matter of fact, the company says it's growing faster than ever.
Spotify ventures further into video territory with twelve star-studded shows
Spotify has announced a slate of twelve new shows which will start rolling out on the streaming service starting this summer.
Spotify aims to get artists’ fans more engaged with CrowdAlbum acquisition
Following other acquisitions earlier this year, Spotify announced today that it has acquired the photo and video aggregator startup CrowdAlbum.
The ‘Year of the Linux desktop’ never came, and it never will
Spotify, Skype, and Flash are all Linux programs that are breaking to various degrees in 2016. Are software companies abandoning the platform?
Spotify denies breach, but hundreds of users may be dealing with its fallout
Spotify may have recently been breached. Hundreds of user credentials were reportedly posted online, including email addresses, passwords, and more.
Spotify matches users with their inner Game of Thrones character in fun new feature
Spotify has launched a new Game of Thrones feature, allowing fans to match with their favorite characters via their real-world taste in tunes.
Kanye West facing potential class-action lawsuit for breaking Tidal exclusivity promise
A frustrated fan is suing Kanye West, saying the rapper tricked millions into signing up for Tidal.
Spotify founders will skip out of Sweden if demands aren’t met
Spotify founders Daniel Ek and Martin Lorentzon say they may move Spotify's headquarters from Stockholm due to housing, education, and stock issues.
Beatlemania forever! Fab Four streamed over 250 million times on Spotify already
The Beatles have emerged as one of the most popular artists on Spotify in their first hundred days on the service, with over a quarter of a billion plays.
Kanye’s The Life of Pablo LP hits Spotify, Apple Music, and Google Play (Update)
Kanye West's latest record The Life of Pablo may finally hit streaming services besides Jay Z's Tidal, expected to launch on Spotify and Apple Music Friday.
Spotify raises $1 billion ahead of IPO, investors get a screaming deal
Spotify has raised $1 billion from investors in the form of debt, a big indication that a public offering will follow in short order, and that it was reasonably desperate for cash.
Tidal says Kanye’s The Life Of Pablo pulled 250 million streams in 10 days
Tidal says Kanye West's Tidal-exclusive album The Life of Pablo reached more than 250 million streams in its first ten days of release.
Spotify’s new Never Ending Story ad is utterly ’80s-tastic
Spotify enlists some help to turn the nostalgia to 11 for a new ad, featuring the original actor from The Never Ending Story and Falkor the Luckdragon.
Thumbs up? Spotify may add voting to its music playlists
A survey sent to Spotify users could show that the music streaming service has plans to offer more feedback for playlist creators.
Vinyl made more money than every free on-demand streaming service in 2015
Vinyl sales generated more money for the music industry in 2015 than all unpaid on-demand streaming services combined, according to the RIAA.
Ford secures Spotify partnership for its FordPass mobility service
Ford is partnering with Spotify on its new FordPass program, which will curate mobility services for members.