Spotify Archives

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 […]

Spotify launches Weekly Music Charts

25/10/2020

Spotify launches Weekly Music Charts to include Weekly Top 50 and US and Global album and song charts. Listeners have long been able to view the top daily songs on Spotify, but this new weekly offering expands its charts to allow fans and artists alike to better share and enjoy pivotal music moments, as well as get a definitive snapshot of what music is having the most global impact—from new album releases to new hit singles. […]

Spotify combines music and talk content

18/10/2020

Spotify combines music and talk content in an easy and elegant package, allowing full songs and talk commentary to live together wrapped up in one show. With shows that use this new format, listeners can interact with the music within the episodes, in the same way they interact with all other song tracks on Spotify (for example liking, saving, and reading more information about a track) without having to leave the episode page or search […]

Spotify tests podcast Polls feature

10/10/2020

Spotify tests podcast Polls feature which lets podcasters communicate with their listeners and ask their audience questions within the app. Both the host and listeners will be able to see the responses in real time, opening up an entirely new way for creators and listeners to interact. Through Polls, listeners can share feedback and opinions as requested by the show’s hosts, who can use that information to better connect with their fans in future episodes, […]