Spotify
Spotify is a popular music streaming service.
Spotify, Merlin partner on paid AI covers preview
Merlin’s participation will bring more than 30,000 independent labels into the project.
Naomi Li Gan · · 1 min read
Spotify, Universal Music sign deal on paid AI covers
It had previously said it was working with UMG, Sony Music Group, Warner Music Group, Merlin, and Believe on artist-approved AI products.
Naomi Li Gan · · 1 min read
Spotify shares rise 6% on 2030 growth targets
Spotify also pointed to a long-term goal of 1 billion subscribers and US$100 billion in revenue, while its stock remains down about 25% since the start of 2026.
Minh Le · · 2 min read
Spotify shares fall after weak Q2 outlook
It expects operating income of 630 million euros (US$738 million) and 299 million premium subscribers.
Grace Priscilla Teo · · 2 min readNaver, Spotify look to expand partnership in South Korea
Naver said Gen Z signups for its membership rose 17% after the partnership launch.
Aiko Gao Ishida · · 2 min readSpotify cuts 3% of podcasting staff in restructuring
A Spotify spokesperson said the company does not comment on staffing shifts.
Aiko Gao Ishida · · 2 min readApple Music lets labels flag AI-generated tracks
The tags cover artwork, the track, composition, and music videos, appearing alongside standard fields such as song title and artist name.
Grace Priscilla Teo · · 2 min readSpotify shares jump 15% on strong Q4 user, revenue growth
Monthly active users increased 11% from a year earlier to 751 million, exceeding the 744.7 million forecast by analysts.
Aiko Gao Ishida · · 2 min readSpotify says it made record $11b payout to music industry
Payouts grew more than 10% year-on-year, contributing to Spotify’s roughly 30% share of recorded music revenue.
Naomi Li Gan · · 1 min readSpotify said to raise US subscription prices in Q1 2026
Spotify has already raised prices in markets including the UK, Switzerland, and Australia in recent months.
Diya Lal · · 2 min read