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Berkat Taylor Swift, Musisi Univesal Music Group Dapat Rezeki Nomplok
Universal Music Group (UMG) is set to sell half of its three percent stake in Spotify, a move expected to generate up to $1.4 billion. This sale will trigger a clause in UMG's contract with Taylor Swift, ensuring that all artists under the label receive a non-recoupable share of the profits. Swift's negotiation prior to joining UMG in 2018 was instrumental in securing this favorable outcome for thousands of other musicians.
Spotify's new verification badge shows that music is not AI-generated
Spotify is introducing a new verification badge to indicate that music is not AI-generated. This feature, called "Verified by Spotify," will begin rolling out in the coming weeks.
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Spotify currently lacks a feature to filter out AI-generated music, according to a BBC report. The absence of such a tool raises questions about content curation and user experience on the platform.
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Spotify has launched a new fitness hub, directly competing with similar offerings from Apple and Google. This move signals Spotify's expansion beyond audio content into the health and wellness market.
Spotify is now a fitness app too
Spotify is expanding into the fitness app market by integrating guided workout experiences and on-demand classes from Peloton. Premium subscribers gain access to Peloton's library, while all users can find curated fitness playlists within the Spotify app. The company noted that a significant portion of its premium users engage in monthly workouts.
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Spotify has finally introduced the ability for users to create and manage folders on its mobile application, a feature that has been in development for 16 years. This update aims to improve organization for mobile users.
Super Mario Galaxy Music Hits Spotify with Limited-Time Playlist Collaboration
Nintendo and Spotify have partnered to release limited-time playlists featuring music from Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2, coinciding with the Super Mario Galaxy movie. This collaboration marks a rare official global release of game music from Nintendo onto streaming platforms, with separate playlists for the games and the film's soundtrack. Both Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 are available on the Nintendo Switch.
Nintendo Finally Puts Some Music On Spotify, But Don't Enjoy It For Too Long
Nintendo has released soundtracks from Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 on Spotify for a limited time to celebrate the franchise's 40th anniversary and the release of the Super Mario animated film. While the Nintendo Music app offers these soundtracks permanently, this limited Spotify release marks a rare instance of Nintendo music appearing on mainstream streaming platforms.
The Sunday Papers
This article discusses various gaming-related topics and broader cultural commentary. It touches on the graffiti in Left 4 Dead, the design of single-player extraction shooters like Witchfire, and the ambitious AI in Black & White. The piece also explores the evolution of AI from video games to companies like Google DeepMind, and touches on music industry issues related to Spotify and AI investments.
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The Spotify app on Android tablets is receiving a significant redesign. This update aims to improve the user interface and experience for tablet users.
Anna's Archive told to pay Spotify and record labels $322 million over unprecedented music scraping
Anna's Archive, an open-source library and search engine, has been ordered by a New York federal judge to pay $322 million in damages to Spotify and three major record labels for illegally scraping and intending to distribute millions of songs. The court found Anna's Archive guilty of direct copyright infringement and breach of contract, ordering the destruction of all scraped music files.
Spotify debuts a new UI just for tablets
Spotify has launched a new user interface specifically for tablets, featuring adaptive orientation that supports both portrait and landscape layouts. The updated design includes a collapsible sidebar for larger screens, parallel browsing for simultaneous scrolling and video/lyrics viewing, and a more prominent "switch to video" toggle. This new UI is rolling out today for both iPad and Android devices.
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Spotify has begun selling books, marking a significant expansion beyond its core audio streaming services. This move into the book market was reported by Engadget.
Spotify is selling books now
Spotify has launched a new feature in the US and UK allowing users to purchase physical books directly through the app via a partnership with Bookshop.org. This initiative aims to complement audiobooks and support independent bookstores. The feature also includes 'Page Match,' enabling seamless progress syncing between audio and physical or ebook formats across multiple languages.
Why Consistency Beats Virality on Spotify
This article argues that consistency in music releases on Spotify is more beneficial for artists than chasing viral hits. The Spotify algorithm favors regular output, leading to more playlist placements and a loyal fanbase. While virality offers fleeting attention, consistent releases build a sustainable artist brand and long-term career advantages.
FOTO: ARMY Hangout Bareng Rayakan Arirang BTS
Fans of the music group BTS, known as ARMY, gathered with Spotify Indonesia to celebrate the release of BTS's latest album, 'ARIRANG'. The event took place in Jakarta and marked the album's launch.
YouTube Premium’s US pricing is going up
YouTube Premium is increasing its subscription prices in the US, with individual plans rising by $2 to $16 per month and family plans increasing by $4 to $27 per month. These changes, which will take effect in June 2026, also affect the Lite and Music Premium tiers. This follows similar price hikes from Spotify and Netflix.
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Spotify has introduced a new setting that allows users to disable all video content on the platform. This change aims to provide a more audio-focused experience for users who prefer not to see video elements while using the service.
Spotify now lets you turn off all video
Spotify has introduced new settings that allow users to disable all video content within the app, including Canvas loops, music videos, video podcasts, and artist clips. These universal toggles can be managed across all platforms and by family account managers. The company noted that while many users appreciate video features, this option caters to those who prefer a music-only experience.
Spotify's Prompted Playlist feature now works for podcasts
Spotify's AI-powered Prompted Playlist feature, previously available for music, has now been expanded to include podcasts. Users can generate podcast playlists using natural language prompts, with the algorithm considering listening history and current events. This feature aims to help users discover new shows and creators by recommending older episodes.