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The strange science behind Spotify Wrapped and its unexpected results

Real life is messy; algorithms tidy it up. Maybe that’s why we love Wrapped so much. Maybe that’s why we forgive it when it gets things wrong. And maybe that’s why we laugh every year when the Pritam meme resurfaces, because the truth is, no matter what we listen to, Wrapped tells us a story we are secretly eager to believe.

Importing playlists on Spotify just got easier

Spotify is introducing a new way for listeners to transfer playlists from other music services directly into the app, aiming to make switching platforms less disruptive for users who have built large collections elsewhere. 

Spotify founder Ek to step down as CEO to focus on long-term strategy

The company adopts a new co-CEO structure in its strategy to fend off rivals

Taylor Swift’s old albums stream double on Spotify after catalogue deal

Taylor Swift’s original recordings have witnessed a dramatic resurgence on Spotify following her announcement last Friday (May 30) that she has reclaimed ownership of her first six studio albums.

Unwrapping the lately-hyped ‘Stopify Wrapped’

Spotify brilliantly turned our listening habits into social media gold. By wrapping our music data in bold colours, quirky headlines, and an irresistible share button, they transformed a personal experience into a public spectacle. Suddenly, our taste in music was not just our taste—it became content.

Taylor Swift gifts $197m in bonuses to ‘Eras Tour’ crew

Taylor Swift has recently concluded her “Eras Tour” which generated over US $2 billion. The “Shake it Off” singer decided to give a special surprise for her cast and crew members by handing out US $197 million as bonuses to tour members on top of their regular salaries, according to People magazine.

Taylor Swift dominates Spotify Wrapped once again

Taylor Swift has reclaimed her spot at the top of Spotify’s Wrapped list for the year. On Wednesday, the music streaming platform unveiled its much-anticipated Wrapped feature, an annual summary highlighting user engagement and listening trends over the past year. According to Variety, Swift was crowned the most-streamed artiste on Spotify once again. 

Spotify limits API access for third-party developers

Spotify has announced changes to its Web API, limiting third-party developers' access to features such as related artists and recommendations, citing concerns about security, according to a recent blog post by Spotify for Developers.

Spotify users can now search songs using Google’s Gemini AI

Spotify has integrated with Google’s Gemini Extensions, enabling users to search for and play music through natural language commands.

December 5, 2024
December 5, 2024

Taylor Swift dominates Spotify Wrapped once again

Taylor Swift has reclaimed her spot at the top of Spotify’s Wrapped list for the year. On Wednesday, the music streaming platform unveiled its much-anticipated Wrapped feature, an annual summary highlighting user engagement and listening trends over the past year. According to Variety, Swift was crowned the most-streamed artiste on Spotify once again. 

November 28, 2024
November 28, 2024

Spotify limits API access for third-party developers

Spotify has announced changes to its Web API, limiting third-party developers' access to features such as related artists and recommendations, citing concerns about security, according to a recent blog post by Spotify for Developers.

November 27, 2024
November 27, 2024

Spotify users can now search songs using Google’s Gemini AI

Spotify has integrated with Google’s Gemini Extensions, enabling users to search for and play music through natural language commands.

November 27, 2024
November 27, 2024

Ayub Bachchu’s long-lost track ‘Inbox’ to release six years after his death

Six years after his passing, the voice of Ayub Bachchu is ready to resonate with fans once again. On December 1, the legendary Bangladeshi rock icon’s previously unreleased song "Inbox" will finally be made public, reigniting the passion of his devoted followers. 

September 19, 2024
September 19, 2024

Meta and Spotify blast EU decisions on AI

The firms along with several researchers and industry bodies signed an open letter claiming that Europe was already becoming less competitive and risked falling further behind in the age of AI.

August 22, 2024
August 22, 2024

Billie Eilish on topping Spotify’s monthly streaming charts

As of June 2024, the Grammy-winning artiste Billie Eilish became the most-streamed artiste on the platform, overtaking The Weeknd (real name Abel Tesfaye), who previously held the top position, Spotify revealed on Monday.

April 21, 2024
April 21, 2024

Taylor Swift’s new album breaks Spotify record

Taylor Swift's latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department" (TTPD), dropped on April 19, causing a frenzy amongst her millions of fans.

April 12, 2024
April 12, 2024

Barca to wear singer Karol G logo in Madrid Clasico showdown

As part of their sponsorship agreement with music streaming platform Spotify, Barcelona have worn logos of rock band the Rolling Stones, and artists Drake and Rosalia in previous Clasicos.

April 8, 2024
April 8, 2024

Spotify to let users craft playlists with text prompts

Spotify, the music streaming platform, is releasing its new AI playlists feature into beta. This new functionality allows users to generate custom playlists based on written prompts.

March 6, 2024
March 6, 2024

Dua Lipa makes history with most tracks in Spotify’s 2 billion club

Dua Lipa has carved her name in music history as the first female artiste to have four songs, each surpassing 2 billion streams on Spotify. The pop sensation's latest milestone comes as her hit track "Levitating" joins the elite "2 billion club" on the popular streaming platform.