Spotify’s ‘Under Cover’ Podcast and the Art of the Cover Song

Welcome to Detroit—once one of the most prosperous cities in the country, now synonymous with American decline. But there’s much more to the city than that. From its heyday as the Motor City to its current rebirth as the Brooklyn of the Midwest, Detroit’s history reflects a series of thorny issues a

This post first appeared on Spotify for Artists:
Today, we're announcing a new beta feature that enables independent artists to upload their music to Spotify — directly from Spotify for Artists.
Since we launched Spotify for Artists, one of the top requested features has been the ability to up

This week in the U.K., one great British album will be awarded the 2018 Hyundai Mercury Prize for the “best” album of the previous 12 months, as judged by a panel of UK music industry experts.
Since its establishment in 1992, the prize has rewarded innovation and creativity in music. All of the

Spotify was founded in 2008, and in the decade since, millions of people around the world have joined the music streaming revolution. But where did it all begin? According to our CEO Daniel Ek, Spotify was built on the concept of trust, and that idea has remained core to our beliefs.
“At the end

Today is International Country Music Day, so we thought we’d dust off the ol’ cowboy boots and dig into some data to see just how widespread country music listening is.
The genre may have originated in America’s South in the 1920s, but in 2018, listeners are as enthusiastic about country music i

Female artists have a strong hold on Spotify’s playlists, but their presence behind the scenes is lacking. In fact, Spotify’s 50 most-played songs of 2017 featured no female producers–that’s right, zero–and nearly 90 percent of songwriters were men. According to statistics from the Annenberg Inclusi

Outside Abbey Road Studios in northwest London, it’s one of the hottest days of the UK’s record-breaking summer of 2018. The baking sunshine is one reason the customary clusters of fans and tourists thronging the gates—and traversing the planet’s only celebrity zebra crossing—are even giddier than n

Para celebrar al rock argentino, Spotify lanzó la campaña “Te Falta Rock” que pone a prueba a los fanáticos del género con juegos de palabras aludiendo a los clásicos que conquistaron al mundo con sus poderosos riffs, sus voces legendarias o sus inspiradas letras.
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Spotify was founded in 2008, and in the decade since, millions of people around the world have joined the music streaming revolution. But where did it all begin? According to our CEO Daniel Ek, Spotify was built on the concept of trust, and that idea has remained core to our beliefs.
“At the end

You might think music lessons are for kids, or that if you’ve never picked up an instrument before, your opportunity to play has passed. We don’t think that’s the case, which is why our People Experience team introduced Spotifiers to Rock Band Bootcamp, a program that disproves those theories one sw

In partnership with Berklee College of Music and Electric Lady Studios, Spotify’s EQL Studio Residency will help open the door for emerging female producers and engineers while shining a light on the great work already being done by women in the music industry.
Starting in October, the program w

Trouble getting up in the morning? Don’t worry. Whether you’re looking to hit the snooze button or need a jolt of energy, Spotify and the Clock app from Google™ will now offer the perfect soundtrack to start your day.Starting today, Spotify and Google are partnering to help both and free and Premium

Podcasts are taking over. As it stands, one-third of Americans tune in, with 12 percent of listeners streaming 10 hours or more a week. Needless to say, it’s an exciting storytelling medium—and one that can have a major impact when it comes to representing diverse voices. And while women of color ha

If you feel like you “really know” your favorite musician or TV star personally, you’re not alone. Between on-demand, streaming music and video and a never-ending array of posts on social platforms, today’s artistic creators and audiences are closer than ever before. For some celebrities, that conne

There are still too few women rising in leadership within the creative industry. That’s why this year Spotify teamed up with Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity “See It Be It,” a program that highlights the issue of gender imbalance at senior levels in the industry—and works to push it into a better

Welcome to Detroit—once one of the most prosperous cities in the country, now synonymous with American decline. But there’s much more to the city than that. From its heyday as the Motor City to its current rebirth as the Brooklyn of the Midwest, Detroit’s history reflects a series of thorny issues a

This post first appeared on Spotify for Artists:
Today, we're announcing a new beta feature that enables independent artists to upload their music to Spotify — directly from Spotify for Artists.
Since we launched Spotify for Artists, one of the top requested features has been the ability to up

Female artists have a strong hold on Spotify’s playlists, but their presence behind the scenes is lacking. In fact, Spotify’s 50 most-played songs of 2017 featured no female producers–that’s right, zero–and nearly 90 percent of songwriters were men. According to statistics from the Annenberg Inclusi

Fünf Acts. Zwei Städte. Ein Modus. Deutschrap ist on fire. Auch auf Spotify – über 800.000 Fans von Modus Mio können sich nicht irren. Der Sound der beliebtesten Deutschrap-Playlist auf Spotify wird am 26. Oktober in Berlin sowie am 27. Oktober in Dortmund erstmals die Bühne erobern.
Das komplet

If you’ve ever listened to a podcast and thought, “I could do this,” we want to hear your voice. Spotify is inviting aspiring podcasters in the UK who identify as a woman of colour to apply for the Sound Up UK week-long residential podcasting workshop, which will be held in London on November 5-9. A

It’s back-to-school season. For some, that means new backpacks, notebooks, pencils, and pens. It also means an upgraded version of Spotify Premium for Students. Now, in addition to Spotify Premium’s millions of songs and podcasts and Hulu’s hours of next-day entertainment content, student subscriber

With back to school season upon us, students are stocking up on all they need to thrive at school. Though they may have busy schedules and tight budgets, they still want to keep up with their favorite shows and music. That's why today, we’re announcing an upgraded Spotify Premium for Students plan,

Since we launched a new version of our free app, many new and existing users on Android and iOS have gotten to experience the new, improved, ad-supported tier. With personalized music recommendations from day one and an easy-to-use interface, they can now enjoy unprecedented access to both the music

This week in the U.K., one great British album will be awarded the 2018 Hyundai Mercury Prize for the “best” album of the previous 12 months, as judged by a panel of UK music industry experts.
Since its establishment in 1992, the prize has rewarded innovation and creativity in music. All of the

Today is International Country Music Day, so we thought we’d dust off the ol’ cowboy boots and dig into some data to see just how widespread country music listening is.
The genre may have originated in America’s South in the 1920s, but in 2018, listeners are as enthusiastic about country music i

Outside Abbey Road Studios in northwest London, it’s one of the hottest days of the UK’s record-breaking summer of 2018. The baking sunshine is one reason the customary clusters of fans and tourists thronging the gates—and traversing the planet’s only celebrity zebra crossing—are even giddier than n

Para celebrar al rock argentino, Spotify lanzó la campaña “Te Falta Rock” que pone a prueba a los fanáticos del género con juegos de palabras aludiendo a los clásicos que conquistaron al mundo con sus poderosos riffs, sus voces legendarias o sus inspiradas letras.
Si no movés el pie al ritmo de l

Instead of just telling your followers about your favorite new song, why not let them to hear it? Luckily, Spotify’s Play Button makes it super easy to share whatever you want, wherever you want – including on your blog or website. All you have to do is press play.
Here’s how to do it.
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They're two, they're four, they're six and eight, shunting trucks and hauling freight — and now Thomas & Friends are rolling out a fun new playlist on Spotify!
Packed with whimsical tracks that kids will love singing along to, the exclusive playlist, Thomas & Friends which launches today, feature

It was the plea heard around the world; “Kiki, do you love me?”
The line not only set the stage for a viral dance challenge, but served as the standout lyric of 2018’s most streamed song of the summer – “In My Feelings” by Drake. The track, from the artist’s smash double album Scorpion, streamed

Some songs are so iconic, the stories behind them are just as famous as the stories told within them. That’s certainly the case with “Hey Jude,” the 1968 Beatles classic that redefined what a pop single could be. Clocking in at over seven minutes in length, the epic track—an emotionally complex, tri