All articles tagged with #spotify
Originally Published 2 days ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
The Hollywood Reporter and Spotify hosted a star-studded Nominees Night event to celebrate Golden Globe nominees, featuring performances by Chaka Khan, John Legend, and others, with appearances by celebrities like Amy Poehler and Odessa A’zion, and honoring the best podcasts and TV shows of the year.
Originally Published 2 days ago — by The Guardian
Spotify has stopped running US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recruitment ads after the campaign ended in late 2025, amid protests and musician withdrawals, though ICE plans to continue similar campaigns on other platforms.
Originally Published 8 days ago — by bgr.com
Spotify, while popular for its extensive catalog and features, has several uncomfortable truths including the rise of AI-generated music, low artist payouts, repetitive recommendation algorithms, the fact that users only rent rather than own music, and that not all songs are available on the platform, which may influence user experience and perceptions.
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 17 days ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
The Bill Simmons Podcast will debut a live streaming episode on Netflix starting January 11, as part of a broader partnership between Spotify, The Ringer, and Netflix to bring popular podcasts to the platform, including live episodes and exclusive video content.
Originally Published 19 days ago — by Engadget
Anna's Archive claims to have scraped and archived metadata for 256 million tracks from Spotify, creating the largest publicly available music database aimed at preservation, though this activity violates copyright laws and Spotify has taken measures against such scraping.
Originally Published 20 days ago — by The Guardian
An activist group called Anna’s Archive claims to have scraped 86 million music files from Spotify, which they plan to release online, raising concerns about copyright infringement and the use of pirated music for AI training. Spotify confirmed the breach but stated it did not compromise their entire catalog and has taken measures to prevent further unauthorized access. The incident highlights ongoing debates over copyright laws and AI training data, with governments and industry stakeholders seeking balanced policies.
Originally Published 20 days ago — by theregister.com
A hacktivist group associated with Anna's Archive has scraped approximately 86 million music files from Spotify, claiming to create a preservation archive to protect musical heritage, though it covers only about a third of Spotify's total catalog and raises concerns about legality and copyright infringement.
Originally Published 20 days ago — by Gizmodo
Anna's Archive, a non-profit focused on cultural preservation, has scraped and backed up a 300-terabyte archive of Spotify's music, including metadata for 256 million tracks and audio files for 86 million, aiming to preserve humanity's musical heritage despite Spotify's efforts to prevent unauthorized scraping.
Originally Published 20 days ago — by PCMag
A pirate activist group has scraped and copied nearly all of Spotify's music catalog, including metadata for 256 million tracks and audio files for 86 million, claiming to build the world's first music preservation archive. Spotify is investigating the incident, which involved illicit tactics to access some audio files, and the group plans to release the data publicly in order of popularity.
Originally Published 20 days ago — by BBC
A Milton Keynes band, Torus, claims their Billie Eilish cover was stolen and recreated by AI on Spotify, raising concerns about AI's impact on music originality and crediting. The band plans to report the issue, while experts suggest AI may change music creation but won't replace musicians.
Originally Published 20 days ago — by Android Authority
Anna's Archive claims to have scraped nearly all of Spotify, creating a 300TB archive with metadata for 256 million tracks and audio for 86 million songs, sparking concerns over legality and copyright violations, with Spotify investigating the incident.
Originally Published 20 days ago — by Music Ally
Spotify reports that 'anti-copyright extremists' scraped its music metadata and audio files, releasing a large archive online. The incident involves unauthorized access using illicit tactics, raising concerns about the potential impact on licensing and AI training datasets, though it does not pose a direct security threat to users.
Originally Published 21 days ago — by billboard.com
A pirate activist group scraped and released metadata from Spotify, allegedly accessing 86 million audio files and 256 million rows of track metadata, which they plan to distribute via P2P networks. Spotify is investigating the incident, which raises concerns about data security and the potential for creating unauthorized personal streaming servers.
Originally Published 22 days ago — by Hacker News
The article discusses the recent cracking of Spotify's DRM, enabling large-scale downloading of music, which raises concerns about piracy, research datasets, and the music industry's response. It highlights the ideological motivations behind archiving efforts like Anna's Archive, debates the value and impact of piracy on artists and the industry, and touches on the broader implications for digital rights, AI training, and cultural preservation.