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Spotify is launching its own Clubhouse competitorSpotify is launching its own Clubhouse competitor
Spotify says over 13,000 artists’ catalogs earned at least $50K in royalties last yearSpotify says over 13,000 artists’ catalogs earned at least $50K in royalties last year
Go listen to Spotify’s podcast about itself that ignores the existence of iTunesGo listen to Spotify’s podcast about itself that ignores the existence of iTunes
Spotify lets passengers fight over your road trip playlist, disturbing natural order of universeSpotify lets passengers fight over your road trip playlist, disturbing natural order of universe
Final Fantasy VII Remake’s amazing soundtrack hits Spotify and Apple Music tomorrowFinal Fantasy VII Remake’s amazing soundtrack hits Spotify and Apple Music tomorrow
Spotify will let you filter your liked songs by mood and genreSpotify will let you filter your liked songs by mood and genre
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek explains how the company plans to help artists (and itself) make money

The company wants to be at the center of creator monetization

Ashley Carman
Avengers: Endgame directors’ production company signs overall deal with SpotifyAvengers: Endgame directors’ production company signs overall deal with Spotify
DC Comics is launching a podcast universe on SpotifyDC Comics is launching a podcast universe on Spotify
Spotify HiFi is a lossless streaming tier coming later this yearSpotify HiFi is a lossless streaming tier coming later this year
Spotify to let employees keep working remotely and now choose what country they work fromSpotify to let employees keep working remotely and now choose what country they work from
Joe Budden is bringing his podcast to PatreonJoe Budden is bringing his podcast to Patreon
Spotify subscribers surge past 150 millionSpotify subscribers surge past 150 million
This DIY project turns an iPod into a click wheel-powered Spotify playerThis DIY project turns an iPod into a click wheel-powered Spotify player
Spotify now hosts audiobook recordings from YouTuber David Dobrik and actress Hilary SwankSpotify now hosts audiobook recordings from YouTuber David Dobrik and actress Hilary Swank
Ava DuVernay is the newest celebrity to sign a Spotify-exclusive podcasting dealAva DuVernay is the newest celebrity to sign a Spotify-exclusive podcasting deal
Spotify is paying podcasters tens of thousands of dollars to buoy its own sponsorship tool

Anchor promised to find sponsors for small podcasts, but Spotify is footing the bill

Ashley Carman
Spotify’s Car Thing shows up in FCC filings with a new design and bigger screenSpotify’s Car Thing shows up in FCC filings with a new design and bigger screen
Spotify Kids now supports shared playlists, letting parents control the musicSpotify Kids now supports shared playlists, letting parents control the music
Roast your own Spotify listens with this snarky AIRoast your own Spotify listens with this snarky AI
NPR shows are now available on Spotify worldwideNPR shows are now available on Spotify worldwide
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are next in line for their own Spotify-exclusive podcastsPrince Harry and Meghan Markle are next in line for their own Spotify-exclusive podcasts
Spotify says it’s dominating the podcasting market because of a million-plus tiny podcastsSpotify says it’s dominating the podcasting market because of a million-plus tiny podcasts
Spotify tests Snapchat-like stories for playlistsSpotify tests Snapchat-like stories for playlists
Spotify was down for nearly an hour todaySpotify was down for nearly an hour today
These are the best Black Friday streaming deals for Hulu, Spotify, Sling TV, and moreThese are the best Black Friday streaming deals for Hulu, Spotify, Sling TV, and more
Spotify’s about to know way more about what podcasts you enjoy (even if you don’t use Spotify)
Spotify is acquiring podcast hosting company Megaphone for $235 millionSpotify is acquiring podcast hosting company Megaphone for $235 million
Spotify hints at subscription podcast serviceSpotify hints at subscription podcast service
Spotify is rolling out the ability to stream music from your Apple Watch without an iPhone nearbySpotify is rolling out the ability to stream music from your Apple Watch without an iPhone nearby
Spotify will let artists give their songs a boost — and get paid less in exchangeSpotify will let artists give their songs a boost — and get paid less in exchange
Spotify surges past 300M users after successful Russia launchSpotify surges past 300M users after successful Russia launch
Joe Rogan is already letting Alex Jones spread misinformation on his Spotify showJoe Rogan is already letting Alex Jones spread misinformation on his Spotify show
Spotify now has its own iOS 14 widgetSpotify now has its own iOS 14 widget
Spotify will let its podcast hosts include full songs in their showsSpotify will let its podcast hosts include full songs in their shows
Spotify will now let you search using lyrics so you can find that one song stuck in your headSpotify will now let you search using lyrics so you can find that one song stuck in your head
Spotify’s exclusive Michelle Obama podcast will be available on other platforms starting tomorrowSpotify’s exclusive Michelle Obama podcast will be available on other platforms starting tomorrow
Spotify’s first exclusive DC Comics podcast, Batman Unburied, explores Bruce Wayne’s psychologySpotify’s first exclusive DC Comics podcast, Batman Unburied, explores Bruce Wayne’s psychology
Spotify made a deal to turn its exclusive podcasts into TV shows and moviesSpotify made a deal to turn its exclusive podcasts into TV shows and movies
Spotify, Epic, Tile, Match, and more are rallying developers against Apple’s App Store policiesSpotify, Epic, Tile, Match, and more are rallying developers against Apple’s App Store policies

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