As creator and host of the Spotify podcast “Dissect,” California native Cole Cuchna examines some of the most influential albums in recent music history with a forensic approach usually applied to a true crime podcast. Each season is dedicated to a single album with Cole providing fascinating insights into the music. Currently in its tenth season, Cole spoke to us about “Dissect” and his belief that great art deserves more than just a swipe.

Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe are two of the brightest talents on the British comedy circuit with regular television appearances and sold-out stand-up shows. More importantly, they’re also dads. During the COVID-19 pandemic, their mutual moaning about the challenges of looking after children under lockdown unearthed a rich new outlet for their comedy: their podcast, Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe’s Parenting Hell, which is now a Spotify Exclusive.

On this special episode of Spotify: For the Record, hear from entrepreneurs who risk retaliation by daring to speak out, U.S. senators advocating for legislation aimed at stopping Apple from stifling innovation, and Spotify CEO Daniel Ek on why it’s more critical than ever to prevent Apple from choking creativity and consumer choice.

For global superstars and emerging talent alike, it’s been a rocky road since the pandemic closed the curtain on stages around the world. As tour buses get rolling again, we explore the current state of live music from the perspective of artists, fans, and venues. Hear from road vets Ben Harper and Sleater-Kinney, independent venue owners Dayna Frank and Chris Cobb, and more. Plus Spotify’s Rene Volker explains how the company is supporting live music.