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Half of Spotify’s Royalties Are Going to Indie Artists

The company confirmed in a new report that it paid $5 billion to the independent music sector in 2024.

Spotify Looks to Expand AI-Narrated Audiobooks On Its Platform

The company has partnered with AI software company ElevenLabs to allow more authors to use digital narration in their audiobooks.

SiriusXM Looks to YouTube (and Spotify) to Help Grow Podcast Subscribers

The SiriusXM Podcasts+ offering is expanding to YouTube Music and Spotify.

‘David Tennant Does a Podcast With…’ Returns for Season 3 as Stanley Tucci, Ben Schwartz Star (Exclusive)

The latest season of Tennant's popular series will launch Feb. 25: "With a lineup this good, I couldn’t resist coming back."

Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” Spotify Streams Jump by 430 Percent Following Super Bowl Halftime Show

The rapper’s overall streams on Spotify increased by nearly 175 percent, with the award-winning diss track seeing the largest jump.

Amy Poehler Is Starting Her Own Podcast 

The multihyphenate is teaming up with audio kingmaker Bill Simmons on 'Good Hang.'

Spotify, Warner Music Strike New Multiyear Deal

“This major agreement delivers new benefits for artists, songwriters and fans, while unlocking further collaboration that expands the music ecosystem."

Spotify Hits First Full-Year Profit, Adds 35M Users

The audio giant, led by CEO Daniel Ek, ended 2024 with 675 million monthly active users.

Amazon Hikes Prices for Music Streaming Service

The higher prices come just a few months after market leader Spotify adjusted subscription prices of its own.

Spotify Says It Paid Out $10B to the Music Industry in 2024

The audio streaming giant disclosed the milestone Tuesday.

Alex Cooper’s ‘Call Her Daddy’ Video Episodes Move to YouTube From Spotify

The move comes after SiriusXM acquired the podcast from Spotify in a deal estimated at up to $125 million.

Spotify Announces New Multiyear Deal With Universal Music Group

The new publishing agreement establishes a direct license between Spotify and Universal Music Publishing Group.