All articles tagged with #music streaming
Originally Published 2 days ago — by The Guardian
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.
Originally Published 5 days ago — by Android Authority
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.
Originally Published 15 days ago — by bgr.com
The article discusses three more affordable alternatives to Spotify Premium for music streaming, providing options for users seeking cheaper subscription plans.
Originally Published 25 days ago — by MacRumors
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.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by BBC
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.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by Time Out Worldwide
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.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Louder
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.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Billboard
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.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Tom's Guide
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.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Verge
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.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by NPR
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.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Verge
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.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by TipRanks
YouTube is testing AI-powered music hosts for its premium users as a new feature to compete with Spotify in the music streaming industry.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by TechCrunch
Spotify announced updates to its AI policy, including adopting industry standards for labeling AI-generated music, implementing a new spam filter to combat malicious uploads, and clarifying that unauthorized voice cloning is prohibited, aiming to balance innovation with platform integrity.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Engadget
Spotify has announced a new integration with popular DJ software platforms like rekordbox, Serato, and djay, allowing Premium users to access their entire library and playlists directly within these applications, making DJ set building easier. The feature is available in 51 markets and marks a return to third-party DJ platform support after a pause in 2020. Despite recent platform enhancements, Spotify continues to face criticism over artist compensation and other business decisions.