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Spotify Sued for Alleged Patent Infringement Over Collaborative Listening Features

A London-based startup has accused Spotify of patent infringement over its "Remote Group Session" and "Jam" features.
Spotify CEO Faces Backlash Over Calling Cost of Creating Music 'Close to Zero'

Spotify CEO David Ek is facing backlash after calling 'the cost of creating close to zero.'
What Is Spotify's 'Car Thing'? Everything to Know About the Discontinued Device That Sparked a Lawsuit

Spotify's Car Thing device will cease functioning in December, prompting a class action lawsuit. But, what exactly is the Car Thing?
Listen Now: A Memorial Day Playlist

Whatever your plans are for the weekend, take a moment to thank a veteran or a military family for their service and sacrifice, and honor the memory of those men and women no longer with us.
NMPA Looks to Congress As an Ally In Ongoing War Against Spotify

The NMPA is turning to Congress for help in their ongoing war against Spotify. Spotify and the National Music Publishers' Association continue their public feud concerning licensing rights and "bundled" subscriptions on the streaming giant's platform.
Spotify Receives Cease and Desist Letter from National Music Publishers Association

The National Music Publishers Association sent a cease and desist letter to Spotify. The National Music Publishers Association (NMPA) sent a cease and desist letter to Spotify, claiming that the streaming platform violated copyright law by using unlicensed lyrics in its new video and podcast features.
Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ Amasses 1 Billion Spotify Streams Less Than 2 Months After Its Release

Parkwood Entertainment recently confirmed that Beyoncé's latest album, 'Cowboy Carter,' has already amassed over a billion streams on Spotify.
Listen Now: A Derby Day Playlist for Your Kentucky Derby Watch Party

Our editors have curated a Derby Day Playlist with enough horsepower to keep your watch party poppin' from the starting gate to the finish line.
Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' Breaks Spotify Record With 1 Billion Streams in First Week

The "Fortnight" singer's new album, The Tortured Poets Department, has set a new record as Spotify's most-streamed album in a week -- and it did it in a mere five days after its April 19 release
Spotify Operations Struggle After Laying Off 1,500 Employees

Three rounds of layoffs have impacted Spotify's operations. "We've talked about 2024 as the year of monetization and we're delivering on that ambition," said Spotify co-founder and CEO Daniel Ek in an earnings call on April 23.
Spotify to Raise Subscription Prices — But Still Pay Artists Even Less

Spotify is set to raise subscription prices while lowering artists' royalties. Spotify will raise the price of its paid subscriptions by the end of the month, marking the platform's second price increase within a year.
Musicians to Start Paying For Using Natural Sounds: ‘Why Don’t We Pay Nature a Royalty?’

Musicians can now add Nature as a featured artist on their songs. Musicians who use sounds like bird chirps and tree rustles in their songs can now give back to Mother Nature herself.