Spotify produces ‘behind the scenes’ podcasts with the first three episodes of ‘Spotify: For the Record’ available to listen now. This new series features interviews with Spotify employees and industry experts who discuss cultural events, listening trends, the tech behind Spotify’s platform.
The three episodes are:
Artists & Creativity During COVID-19
During the COVID-19 pandemic, artists, producers, and venue owners are looking for and finding creative solutions to stay connected with fans. Katy Perry gives us a peek behind the curtain on how she adapted to deliver her new album, Smile, while producer Ariel Rechtshaid reveals what happens when the recording studio is silent. Wesley Bunch, lead singer of the Philadelphia-based indie band, Suburban Living, shares the impact of not being on the road. And we hear from Ben Jaffe, who runs Preservation Hall in New Orleans, on his mission to save the venue and support his fellow jazz musicians.
Podcasts: The Medium of the Moment
Podcasting is fast becoming the medium of the moment, with more than 1.5 million shows now on Spotify, half of which launched this year alone. Household names such as Joe Rogan, Kim Kardashian, and now Michelle Obama are attracting millions of new fans to the already booming podcasting world. Spotify’s commitment to all things audio is driving financial results too. In this episode, hear from CEO Daniel Ek and CFO Paul Vogel as they outline the key roles podcasting is playing in the company’s strategy.
Supporting the Black Community
In this episode, there is a discussion on how cultural moments are often reflected in the music we listen to, zeroing in on the racial justice movement of today. Cohosted by Xavier “X” Jernigan, Head of Cultural Partnerships at Spotify, and Shanon Cook, Spotify’s Culture and Trends Expert, you will hear from members of the Spotify team including Safiya Lambie-Knight, Artist & Label Partnerships Lead, Dawn Ostroff, Chief Content Officer, and Cherise Bernard, Senior Recruiter and Head of Spotify’s employee resource group BLK. In this episode, there is a discussion on what Spotify has seen in its platform and what it is doing to elevate Black voices and support the Black community.
