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Classical music front-end for Spotify

23/05/2020

Concertmaster is an open source classical music front-end for Spotify. It uses Open Opus data and combines it with automated analysis of Spotify’s own metadata in order to create an improved user experience for classical music. It relies on crowdsourced curation as well for additional verification and refinement. Concertmaster runs on Android phones and Mac, Windows, ChromeOS and Linux computers. Due to Spotify restrictions, it doesn’t run on iPads and iPhones but a Concertmaster app […]

Spotify offers new users 3 months of Premium for free

16/05/2020

Spotify offers new users 3 months of its Premium subscription plan for free and users who let their subscription lapse can get 3 months of Spotify Premium for $9.99. Beginning today, Spotify Premium is offering three months free across all plans to eligible first-time users, and three months for $9.99 (or local market equivalent) for eligible users who have cancelled and want to return. New users Individual Premium, Student accounts, Duo or Family package are […]

View history and block content on Spotify Kids

13/05/2020

Spotify now has two new features with allow parents to view history and block content on Spotify Kids to let you review and customise what your children listen to. Spotify Kids was created to provide a way for young listeners to enjoy a playground of sound which also provides parents with peace of mind. From day one of the beta app rollout to today’s launch in Japan and Germany, the Kids experience has prioritised safety […]

Spotify subscribers hit 130 million in Q1 2020

29/04/2020

Spotify subscribers hit 130 million, a 31% increase year on year, according to its recently released Q1 2020 financial results. Monthly Active Users (MAU) increased 31% to 286 million. But despite a 22% increase in revenue of €1,848 million in the quarter, Spotify reported an operating loss of €17 million. The streamer reported that it now has over 1 million titles on its platform and highlighted the acquisition of Bill Simmons’ The Ringer sports and […]

Spotify launches new Podcast playlists

24/04/2020

Spotify launches new Podcast playlists which are available in the UK, US, Germany, Sweden, Mexico and Brazil. The streamer is launching dozens of playlists all intended to help users find their next favourite show or episode. The full mix of playlists will look a little different in every country but over time Spotify has promised to update existing playlists and add new ones. As part of the launch, Spotify is introducing three flagship playlists: Best […]

How to stream Spotify on games consoles

17/04/2020

Spotify have published a roundup of how to stream Spotify on games consoles and how to share music with fellow gamers. Setting up Spotify on your console allows you to stream your own music while playing or pick up on great soundtracks from other video games or Spotify’s Top Gaming Tracks playlist for a mix of current hip-hop and rap. Plus, you can stream music from the console anytime, whether you’re deep in the game […]

Spotify Kids now available in US, Canada and France

31/03/2020

Spotify Kids now available in US, Canada and France in a stand-alone app which brings content designed specifically for kids ages three and older. The app, which is exclusive to Spotify Premium Family subscribers in select countries was developed with safety and privacy in mind. It’s an ad-free experience where young listeners can explore sing-alongs, soundtracks, and stories on their own or with their families. The launch in North America and France comes after the […]