music streaming

Spotify says its payouts are getting better, but artists still disagree

Apps /

Spotify on Tuesday released its annual Loud & Clear report, detailing information about the music streaming service’s royalty payments. While Spotify revealed earlier this year that it paid out $10 billion to the music industry in 2024, the new report offers more in-depth numbers about its payments in an effort to dispel reports that the company […]

Spotify says its payouts are getting better, but artists still disagree Read More »

Spotify, Warner Music Group sign new deal to help deliver ‘further paid subscription tiers’

Apps /

Spotify and Warner Music Group (WMG) have unveiled a new multi-year agreement that covers both recorded music and music publishing, the companies announced on Thursday. WMG owns labels behind popular artists like Dua Lipa, Coldplay, and Ed Sheeran. The companies said in a press release that “the new deal will help deliver new fan experiences,

Spotify, Warner Music Group sign new deal to help deliver ‘further paid subscription tiers’ Read More »

Spotify reports its first full year of profitability, adds 35M monthly active users

Apps /

On Tuesday morning, Spotify announced its fourth-quarter earnings, marking its first full year of profitability since its inception 17 years ago. The operating income for the quarter reached a record €477 million ($509.48 million) and amounted to €1.4 billion ($1.495 billion) for the 2024 fiscal year. Spotify also reported an addition of 35 million monthly

Spotify reports its first full year of profitability, adds 35M monthly active users Read More »

Spotify says it paid $10 billion to music industry last year

Media & Entertainment /

Audio streaming company Spotify said Tuesday that it paid $10 billion to the music industry last year. The company added that it has given nearly $60 billion in industry payouts since its inception. This is another effort from Spotify to dispel reports that the company doesn’t reward artists properly for their work. The key point

Spotify says it paid $10 billion to music industry last year Read More »

Spotify’s partner program for podcast hosts is now available

Apps /

Spotify announced Thursday the launch of its new “Partner Program” that lets popular podcast hosts monetize their video content. Spotify’s new program gives qualifying creators on its platform opportunities for extra income beyond just advertising revenue, such as video payouts. The program was initially announced back in November and is officially available in the U.S.,

Spotify’s partner program for podcast hosts is now available Read More »

Spotify has disabled Car Thing streaming devices

Media & Entertainment /

Spotify has officially discontinued Car Thing, its in-car streaming device, with all units now disabled, the company confirmed to TechCrunch.  Earlier today, an X user noticed that their Car Thing is indeed no longer functioning, displaying a message that it’s “no longer operational,” along with a reminder of the refund terms valid until January 14,

Spotify has disabled Car Thing streaming devices Read More »

Spotify tests a video feature for audiobooks as it ramps up video expansion

Apps /

Spotify is enhancing the audiobook experience for premium users through three new experiments: video clips, author pages, and the ability to add visuals that appear while users listen. These initiatives are part of Spotify’s effort to improve its audiobook offering and bring listeners closer to their favorite authors and stories. One notable feature being introduced

Spotify tests a video feature for audiobooks as it ramps up video expansion Read More »

Apple Music’s latest feature lets artists create dedicated playlists for concerts and tours

Media & Entertainment /

Apple Music introduced a new feature for artists on Thursday to enable them to create playlists tied to their recent concert set lists.  Dubbed “Set List,” the feature acts as a new promotional tool for musicians to engage with their fans. It allows artists to turn their set list from a single show, residency, or

Apple Music’s latest feature lets artists create dedicated playlists for concerts and tours Read More »