Get to Know Amy Schumer and Her Best Friends on New Spotify Original Podcast Series “Amy Schumer Presents: 3 Girls, 1 Keith”

Yoga might be an ancient art, but the 5,000-year-old practice remains as essential to modern life as ever. Yogis throughout the world enjoy both the physical and emotional benefits from yoga, which is thought to be calming and restorative. But that doesn’t mean the soundtrack to accompany it has to

Set against Berlin’s hip-hop scene is a music journalist’s dark tale. Insane interview subjects, artist breakdowns, festival freak-outs and, ultimately, a murder. Intrigued? All this could easily be the premise of the next great action movie, but instead, it’s the newest fictional podcast hitting he

It’s not every day you make a playlist that lands you a job. But our new Black History and Culture Fellow, 22-year-old Jessica Bain, did exactly that.
It started with Jessica’s posts on her Twitter and Instagram handle, @bainboozled. She tagged @SpotifyJobs and Head of Cultural Partnerships Xavie

Spotify was founded upon the simple truth that personal discovery is one of life’s greatest pleasures. Our mission from the beginning has been to connect fans to culture and bring creativity to the world.
That premise makes our presence at the 2018 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativit

Some songs have special ways of connecting you with a loved one, and there’s nothing like the musical bond you share with your dad. Whether it’s music from the CD that was always playing in your parents’ car or the song from a father-daughter dance, certain tracks will always make you think of him.
Despite that old assumption that kids and parents can’t stand each other’s music, the music you grow up with can have a huge influence on your musical tastes later in life. Singer, actress, and social influencer Inanna Sarkis finds that the music she listened to when she was younger had a lot to do with her father Mirza’s favorite artist, Shag

On her “Witness” World Tour stop in Stockholm this weekend, pop megastar Katy Perry did more than perform. Before entertaining the thousands of fans in her audience, Spotify invited her to sit down with the next generation of Swedish female music professionals to network, provide advice, and encoura

Behind every great artist is a stellar support squad who amplifies their voice and helps them reach their dreams. One behind-the-scenes team member for many artists is a songwriter or producer, a “secret genius” who helps the artist make their vision come to life.
Last year, Spotify founded Secr

Country music has long been a significant part of this country’s cultural fabric, and what better way to commemorate our nation’s birthday than with one of music’s superstars performing at one of the most iconic US holiday destinations! On July 4th, Spotify will bring the Heartland to NYC’S famed S

It’s not every day you make a playlist that lands you a job. But our new Black History and Culture Fellow, 22-year-old Jessica Bain, did exactly that.
It started with Jessica’s posts on her Twitter and Instagram handle, @bainboozled. She tagged @SpotifyJobs and Head of Cultural Partnerships Xavie

Spotify was founded upon the simple truth that personal discovery is one of life’s greatest pleasures. Our mission from the beginning has been to connect fans to culture and bring creativity to the world.
That premise makes our presence at the 2018 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativit

On her “Witness” World Tour stop in Stockholm this weekend, pop megastar Katy Perry did more than perform. Before entertaining the thousands of fans in her audience, Spotify invited her to sit down with the next generation of Swedish female music professionals to network, provide advice, and encoura

When non-Swedes think of famous Swedish music, they might think of ABBA and Tove Lo— pop stars who captured and captivated audiences around the world. But they should also tune into Spotify Sweden’s newest playlist, “100,” to experience Sweden’s newest top music: Hip-hop.
To celebrate the June 6

Your beloved Discover Weekly playlist started out like many other innovations at Spotify—as a line of code. But thanks to Spotify’s annual Hack Week and various Hack Days, our engineers have plentiful opportunities to turn their wildest ideas into reality.
The music industry has a long history o

A Conversation Between Swedish Songwriter Linnea Henriksson and Spotify Nordic Managing Director Jenny Hermanson
All music creators, regardless of gender, should be able to enjoy equal conditions in which they can not only succeed, but thrive. Yet in 2017, only 13.5% of the songwriters behind the

Your music-listening experience should be exactly that—yours. We’ve come up with a bunch of ways to help you get the most out of your jam sessions (think Discover Weekly and enhanced playlists), so you’re fed the music you love, plus the occasional new tune.
Another cool tool is the Daily Mix,

Legendary singer-songwriter David Bowie was otherworldly throughout his life—and his presence was very much felt at David Bowie is at the Brooklyn Museum on May 7. The exhibit, which was organized by London’s Victoria and Albert Museum and opened in March, features displays of artwork, photography,

Behind every great artist is a stellar support squad who amplifies their voice and helps them reach their dreams. One behind-the-scenes team member for many artists is a songwriter or producer, a “secret genius” who helps the artist make their vision come to life.
Last year, Spotify founded Secr

Country music has long been a significant part of this country’s cultural fabric, and what better way to commemorate our nation’s birthday than with one of music’s superstars performing at one of the most iconic US holiday destinations! On July 4th, Spotify will bring the Heartland to NYC’S famed S

Spotify recently shared a new policy around hate content and conduct. And while we believe our intentions were good, the language was too vague, we created confusion and concern, and didn't spend enough time getting input from our own team and key partners before sharing new guidelines.
It’s im

The World Cup commands a lot of spirit—and songs. After all, who could forget Shakira’s 2010 anthem, “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)” as it dominated the charts throughout the tournament?
To pump up viewers worldwide for the World Cup, which starts June 14, we are taking listeners beyond the pl

The common thread among country music artists and fans is the ability to relate to the songs and stories that connect them. Songs about real people, real stories, and real lives. Spotify is committed to being the connection point for these shared experiences, and thanks to Spotify’s recently re-laun

If you’re looking to get a head start on the songs that will rock this summer’s hazy airwaves, there’s no need to consult a crystal ball. We used our own tarot cards, palm lines, constellations, and tea leaves to divine the season’s standouts.
Okay, not quite—but we do have a solid track record o

Dissect is Now Officially a Spotify Original Podcast Series
Dissect, the podcast music enthusiasts, culture vultures, and sonic super nerds are virtually obsessed with, is now an official member of Spotify Studios’ Original Podcast portfolio. Dissect, launched in 2017 and created and hosted by Co

Podcast lovers, clear your schedules: Spotify users now have the NPR podcast catalogue at their fingertips. From classic NPR favorites like Fresh Air to TED Radio Hour, to the media giant’s latest viral titles like Invisibilia, Hidden Brain, and How I Built This, all of NPR’s podcasts have a home o

Yoga might be an ancient art, but the 5,000-year-old practice remains as essential to modern life as ever. Yogis throughout the world enjoy both the physical and emotional benefits from yoga, which is thought to be calming and restorative. But that doesn’t mean the soundtrack to accompany it has to

Set against Berlin’s hip-hop scene is a music journalist’s dark tale. Insane interview subjects, artist breakdowns, festival freak-outs and, ultimately, a murder. Intrigued? All this could easily be the premise of the next great action movie, but instead, it’s the newest fictional podcast hitting he

Some songs have special ways of connecting you with a loved one, and there’s nothing like the musical bond you share with your dad. Whether it’s music from the CD that was always playing in your parents’ car or the song from a father-daughter dance, certain tracks will always make you think of him.
Despite that old assumption that kids and parents can’t stand each other’s music, the music you grow up with can have a huge influence on your musical tastes later in life. Singer, actress, and social influencer Inanna Sarkis finds that the music she listened to when she was younger had a lot to do with her father Mirza’s favorite artist, Shag

When countries play “the world’s game,” a.k.a. soccer or football, it takes a lot to win: skill, strategy, teamwork, and sometimes a bit of luck. The result of any hotly-contested, 90-minute match could depend on a millimeter of soccer cleat, a freak ricochet off a defender’s leg, and too many other

Pride Month is already operating at full blast across the United States—and there’s plenty of room to keep turning it up. As the celebrations continue across the globe with parades, festivals, and community events, there’s one place everyone can turn for the sounds of Pride: Spotify.com/Pride.
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It’s been 10 years since the debut of Lil Wayne’s groundbreaking “Tha Carter III,” but that tattooed baby face on the album cover is as fresh as ever. From its first leak until now, the album has paved the way for up-and-coming rappers and left a lasting imprint on hip-hop.
The Grammy Award-winn

If you haven’t heard of Brazilian funk (or Baile Funk) yet, you will soon. Pumping hard from the heart of Rio de Janeiro, the genre derived from Miami bass and gangsta rap is blowing up across the world. With its infectious looping tamborzão rhythms and raw party anthem lyrics, Brazilian funk is twe

Don’t let the name fool you - the “Lil’s” have a big presence on Spotify.
Spotify now features over 8,000 artists with “Lil’” or “Lil” at the beginning of their name – from the well-known Lil Wayne, to the munchy-inspiring Lil Cheeze-It. And so far in 2018, 33 of the one thousand most streamed tr