Spotify Archives

NPR shows available as Spotify Podcasts

16/12/2020

NPR shows available as Spotify Podcasts giving worldwide listeners the opportunity to connect with NPR’s daily source of wisdom and entertainment previously available only to Americans. Every day, millions connect with NPR and NPR Member stations across the US for everything from pop culture podcasts to the nightly news. In 2018 Spotify announced that US fans of NPR would also be able to stream select NPR shows on Spotify, making NPR’s offerings available in one convenient place. […]

Upload custom playlist images on Spotify

12/12/2020

A new feature enabling you to upload custom playlist images on Spotify now using iOS and Android mobile devices has been rolled out by the streamer. Having put care, thought, and creativity into the tracks and podcasts on your homemade playlist, you can now take an extra step to make it your own with custom cover art, a name, and a description. Available now Spotify users will be able to upload custom covers and descriptions […]

Look back on the year with Spotify Wrapped 2020

01/12/2020

Look back on the year with Spotify Wrapped 2020, the streamer’s annual retrospective in a year that has seen both music and video streaming become an essential part of people’s lockdown lives. Spotify has created a special hub for Spotify Wrapped 2020 and it can be found here. What the world listened to in 2020 Most Streamed Artists Globally Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny claims the top spot with more than 8.3 billion streams this year from fans around the […]

New ways to control Spotify on the PlayStation 5

28/11/2020

New ways to control Spotify on the PlayStation 5 have been released by the streamer together with more playlists on their Gaming Hub. Just as with the PS4, gamers will be able to listen to their choice of songs and podcasts whilst playing. How to listen to Spotify on the PlayStation 5 A new PS5 Media remote with dedicated Spotify button, ensuring a seamless integration between your music, podcasts, and game. Quickly navigate media with […]

Listen to Spotify on new Xbox consoles

12/11/2020

Listen to Spotify on new Xbox consoles allowing gamers to navigate to their favourite music on their Xbox Series X and Series S. The next generation of Xbox consoles includes the Xbox Series X, the fastest, most powerful Xbox ever, and the Xbox Series S, which delivers next-generation performance in the smallest Xbox ever. Both offer a high-quality gaming experience and easy-to-access Spotify controls so you can stream your favourite music whilst gaming. Similar to […]

Spotify subscribers hit 144 million in Q3 2020

30/10/2020

Spotify subscribers hit 144 million in Q3 2020, a 27% increase year on year, according to its recently released Q3 2020 financial results. Monthly Active Users (MAU) increased 29% to 320 million. Revenue of €1,975 million was up 14% year on year in the quarter despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite this growth the streamer continues to make a loss (€101 million) and forecasts continuing losses despite predicted increases in streaming subscriptions and […]

Spotify launches new daily morning show

26/10/2020

Spotify launches new daily morning show which combines personalised wake-up tunes and the latest news. The Get Up is available in the US every day Monday to Friday at 7am eastern. The show will feature three hosts – Kat Lazo, Speedy Morman, and Xavier “X” Jernigan. Other work by the hosts in their own words Kat – They’re welcome to follow my work on Instagram, and check out my video series, The Kat Call, where I debunk taboos and misconceptions about the Latino community. Speedy […]