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music29 days ago•3 min saved

Neil Young Grants Greenland Free Access to His Music, Quits Amazon Over Trump Ties

Neil Young offers Greenland residents a year of free access to his music and archives via the Neil Young Archives, in a peace-and-love gesture amid tensions with the US, while also removing his music from Amazon Music to protest Jeff Bezos’s support for Donald Trump; he has a history of platform boycotts and urges fans to buy physical copies or use alternative streaming options, with a European summer tour announced.

via The Guardian|

#amazon-music #donald-trump #greenland

apps-and-software1 month ago•69 min saved

Spotify's latest price hike nudges subscribers toward rivals

Spotify has raised US prices for its Premium plans (Individual $12.99/mo, Student $6.99, Duo $18.99, Family $21.99), with changes applying immediately to new subscribers and at the next billing cycle for existing ones. The move follows the rollout of Lossless streaming and positions Spotify as more expensive than Apple Music, Tidal, and YouTube Music, prompting readers to consider switching to alternatives that offer higher-quality audio or different value propositions.

via Android Central|

#apps-and-software #lossless-audio #music-streaming

culture1 month ago•5 min saved

Reflecting on David Bowie's Enduring Musical Legacy and Tributes

A decade after David Bowie's death, his musical legacy appears to be fading in visibility and influence, with limited streaming presence, a focus on high-priced box sets over accessible releases for younger audiences, and a cautious estate that prioritizes quality and long-term preservation over viral hits or commercial exploitation.

via The Guardian|

#culture #david-bowie #estate-management

technology1 month ago•2 min saved

YouTube Music Faces Backlash Over AI-Generated Content Surge

YouTube Music users are frustrated as the platform's recommendations are flooded with unwanted AI-generated tracks, which are difficult to filter out, leading some to consider switching services or creating offline libraries.

via Android Authority|

#ai-generated-tracks #music-streaming #recommendation-issues

technology2 months ago•0 min saved

Top Budget Alternatives to Spotify Premium

The article discusses three more affordable alternatives to Spotify Premium for music streaming, providing options for users seeking cheaper subscription plans.

via bgr.com|

#alternatives #cheaper-options #music-streaming

technology2 months ago•2 min saved

Apple Music Launches Integration with ChatGPT Amidst Competition

ChatGPT's integration with Apple Music is now live, allowing users to access music streaming features through ChatGPT, enhancing the AI's functionality in the music domain.

via MacRumors|

#ai #apple-music #chatgpt

technology2 months ago•5 min saved

Spotify Wrapped 2025: Release Date and How to Access Your Results

Spotify Wrapped, an annual feature summarizing users' listening habits, is expected to launch soon, likely in early December, providing personalized insights into favorite songs, artists, and podcasts. The feature is available to all Spotify users and is part of a broader trend among streaming services sharing annual summaries, driven by human self-reflection and social sharing. Spotify calculates these stats based on play counts and listening data from the year, and the feature has become a popular cultural phenomenon.

via BBC|

#listening-habits #music-streaming #social-media

entertainment2 months ago•3 min saved

Spotify Wrapped 2025 Release Date and Details

Spotify Wrapped 2025 is expected to be released soon, likely on the last Wednesday of November or the first Wednesday of December. It tracks your listening habits from the start of the year until mid-November, revealing the year's top artists and songs, with The Weeknd being the most streamed artist this year. Users can view their personalized recap via the Spotify app once it's available.

via Time Out Worldwide|

#entertainment #music-streaming #spotify-wrapped-2025

music3 months ago•2 min saved

Limp Bizkit's 'Break Stuff' Reaches New Heights Amid Tribute to Sam Rivers

Limp Bizkit's song 'Break Stuff,' originally released in 1999, has topped the Billboard Hard Rock Songs Chart 25 years later, driven by a resurgence in streaming following the death of bassist Sam Rivers, who was celebrated for his vital role in the band.

via Louder|

#billboard-chart #break-stuff #limp-bizkit

entertainment4 months ago•6 min saved

Taylor Swift's 'Life of a Showgirl' Debuts with $135 Million

Taylor Swift's album 'The Life of a Showgirl' earned an estimated $135 million in its first week through record-breaking sales, streams, and exclusive variants, making it one of the most lucrative debut weeks in music industry history.

via Billboard|

#album-sales #entertainment #life-of-a-showgirl

technology4 months ago•8 min saved

Spotify Launches Lossless Audio for Premium Users with New Headphones

The author compares their month-long experience using Qobuz, a high-fidelity audiophile streaming service, with Spotify, highlighting Qobuz's superior sound quality, artist payouts, and unique features like a built-in music magazine. However, they find Qobuz lacking in music discovery, playlist variety, and user interface, leading them to consider returning to Spotify or trying other services. The article underscores the trade-offs between sound quality and user experience in music streaming choices.

via Tom's Guide|

#audio-quality #music-discovery #music-streaming

technology4 months ago•1 min saved

Spotify Introduces New Features for Personalized Music Control

Spotify now allows users to exclude specific songs from their Taste Profile, giving more control over personalized music recommendations across all platforms, helping prevent certain tracks from influencing future suggestions.

via The Verge|

#music-recommendations #music-streaming #spotify

business4 months ago•3 min saved

Spotify's Daniel Ek to Step Down as CEO in 2026

Daniel Ek, co-founder and CEO of Spotify, announced he will step down as CEO on January 1, 2026, transitioning to an executive chairman role, as the company faces artist protests and criticism over artist payouts and ties to military technology investments. The company will be led by co-CEOs Gustav Söderström and Alex Norström, with Ek focusing on long-term strategy.

via NPR|

#artist-protests #business #ceo-transition

business4 months ago•2 min saved

Spotify's Daniel Ek to Transition from CEO to Chairman

Spotify founder Daniel Ek is stepping down as CEO after two decades, transitioning to an executive chairman role in 2026, with co-presidents Alex Norström and Gustav Söderström set to take over as co-CEOs, as Ek shifts focus to strategic and long-term initiatives.

via The Verge|

#business #ceo-transition #daniel-ek

technology5 months ago•2 min saved

YouTube Music Tests AI Hosts to Enhance User Experience

YouTube is testing AI-powered music hosts for its premium users as a new feature to compete with Spotify in the music streaming industry.

via TipRanks|

#ai-music-hosts #music-streaming #premium-users