Spotify Celebrates the Brazilian Fight for Equality with Escuta as Minas (Listen to Women)

Electronic Dance Music, or EDM, began as a fringe movement with roots in diverse music scenes of the ‘70s and ‘80s—disco, Detroit techno, hip hop, dub, and more. Since then, EDM has become a powerful cultural force with a sound you can hear in everything from mainstream pop to the most arcane, under

Music moves people. But having to control pop, jazz, and rock all from your phone can feel restrictive. Sometimes you need the freedom to dive into any song at any moment. Starting today, Spotify's new app for smartwatches on Wear OS by Google takes the work out of your hands (literally) and puts it

Today, we’re happy to announce plans to enhance Spotify for Artists by enabling artists who upload to Spotify, via our recently announced beta feature, to seamlessly distribute their music to other platforms through DistroKid.
For the past five years, DistroKid has served as a go-to service for h

Every song tells a story—from the indie jam at the coffee shop to the hip-hop hit blasting from the car radio—and so do the artists behind them. Their lyrics, melodies, and soundtracks come from their experiences as musicians and the journeys they took to achieve their musical goals. For these artis

Everyone who grew up in the ’90s remembers its diverse and provocative soundtrack, from gritty hip-hop to the rebellious spirit of the punk and alternative scenes. Academy Award nominee Jonah Hill’s fondest music memories involve the skate videos that introduced him to a new world of sounds from his

She’s, ahem, unfiltered, so imagine how candid Amy Schumer gets when she broadcasts from the comfort of her own apartment. The second season of 3 Girls, 1 Keith, the writer-comedian’s podcast, launches exclusively on Spotify on October 23—and Amy’s back with more guest stars, more overshares, and mo

You could definitely call Ashlee Simpson Ross and Evan Ross a Hollywood power couple. Ashlee, who began her career in 2004 with the mega-popular Ashlee Simpson Show and debut record Autobiography, and Evan, a musician and actor known for his roles in the blockbuster Hunger Games series and 90210, ca

From our humble beginnings in Stockholm to our current presence in 65 markets, Spotify is on a mission to bring music streaming to the entire world. But we’re not quite there yet. There’s a lot at play when determining whether to enter a new market, a process Cecilia Qvist, our global head of market

It’s been 10 years since Spotify officially launched for fans—and new music and artist discovery has never been the same. We built our Swedish company to create a legal, better alternative to piracy—one that helps to fairly compensate artists for their work and shape music listening and sharing via

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

Music moves people. But having to control pop, jazz, and rock all from your phone can feel restrictive. Sometimes you need the freedom to dive into any song at any moment. Starting today, Spotify's new app for smartwatches on Wear OS by Google takes the work out of your hands (literally) and puts it

Today, we’re happy to announce plans to enhance Spotify for Artists by enabling artists who upload to Spotify, via our recently announced beta feature, to seamlessly distribute their music to other platforms through DistroKid.
For the past five years, DistroKid has served as a go-to service for h

Every song tells a story—from the indie jam at the coffee shop to the hip-hop hit blasting from the car radio—and so do the artists behind them. Their lyrics, melodies, and soundtracks come from their experiences as musicians and the journeys they took to achieve their musical goals. For these artis

Storytelling, passed down from generation to generation, is integral to Australia’s history—from its earliest inhabitants to the killer beats and exuberant instrumentation of today’s hip-hop. To better surface First Nations (Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander) voices, Spotify is inviting aspiring

Awards Set for November 16 in Downtown Los Angeles
Quincy Jones’ influence and legacy in the music industry is nothing shy of profound with a seven-decade-long career producing hits for legendary artists such as Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson, Céline Dion and Aretha Franklin. Mr. Jon

We want more people to have access to the tools they need to become great storytellers and have their voices heard, which is why we’re proud to introduce the beta of Spotify for Podcasters. Through this new platform that we’re testing, podcast creators who are hosting their podcasts elsewhere will b

If you could walk 500 miles, but you’d rather drive 500 more, you may as well join the masses and stream “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)” by The Proclaimers – the most popular song on road trip playlists – for your own adventure.
More and more, people are streaming their music from Spotify while on th

Depending on the day, you may have a taste for Mexican, Chinese, or Italian cuisine. At Spotify, we think our playlists should be just as eclectic as our palates.
Top-ranked hits in the U.S. are still overwhelmingly focused on English-language and American-made songs—yet about 1 in 4 Spotify user

Electronic Dance Music, or EDM, began as a fringe movement with roots in diverse music scenes of the ‘70s and ‘80s—disco, Detroit techno, hip hop, dub, and more. Since then, EDM has become a powerful cultural force with a sound you can hear in everything from mainstream pop to the most arcane, under

Everyone who grew up in the ’90s remembers its diverse and provocative soundtrack, from gritty hip-hop to the rebellious spirit of the punk and alternative scenes. Academy Award nominee Jonah Hill’s fondest music memories involve the skate videos that introduced him to a new world of sounds from his

She’s, ahem, unfiltered, so imagine how candid Amy Schumer gets when she broadcasts from the comfort of her own apartment. The second season of 3 Girls, 1 Keith, the writer-comedian’s podcast, launches exclusively on Spotify on October 23—and Amy’s back with more guest stars, more overshares, and mo

You could definitely call Ashlee Simpson Ross and Evan Ross a Hollywood power couple. Ashlee, who began her career in 2004 with the mega-popular Ashlee Simpson Show and debut record Autobiography, and Evan, a musician and actor known for his roles in the blockbuster Hunger Games series and 90210, ca

Last week, when K-pop group BTS took the stage at New York’s Citi Field, international #BTSArmy members showed up in droves; some had traveled from across the country and camped out weeks in advance for the promise of catchy beats, a chorus that hooks you, and charismatic dance moves.
Just a few

Latin music—from salsa to bachata and reggaeton—has greatly influenced pop music in America, culminating in record-breaking mainstream hits like “Havana” and “Despacito.” Every year during Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15), Spotify celebrates the diversity, uniqueness, and unifica

“2 de octubre, no se olvida” es más que una consigna. Es el día en el que el Movimiento Estudiantil mexicano del 68 fue aniquilado, al tiempo que una generación tenía su despertar político.
50 años después, en el marco de la conmemoración colectiva de la Masacre Estudiantil de Tlatelolco, buscamo

Hanna y Ashley, el dueto que forma Ha*Ash, son conocidas por dos cualidades: su habilidad para crear canciones pop con gancho y como bien saben sus fans, por un sentido del humor que sólo puede existir entre hermanas.
En una pausa dentro de su gira 100 Años Contigo, Ha*Ash hacen escala en México