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Spotify and American Express Get Ready for ‘GUTS’ With an Olivia Rodrigo Pop-Up in New York

September 7, 2023

guts gallery header

From the moment Olivia Rodrigo’s second album, GUTS, was announced in June, fans have been hyped. The first two singles from the upcoming project, “vampire” and “bad idea right?,” have been fan favorites in the short time since their release, with “vampire” rising to become an unquestionable song of the summer.

To celebrate the release of GUTS on September 8, we’ve teamed up with American Express to bring fans the GUTS Gallery, a highly curated pop-up experience in downtown New York.

 

WHERE: 

25-27 Little West 12th Street NY, NY 10014

WHEN: 

Friday, September 8, 1pm – 6pm EST

Saturday, September 9, 12pm – 7pm EST

Sunday, September 10, 12pm – 7pm EST

 

The GUTS Gallery pop-up will have GUTS merch available for purchase, including t-shirts, hoodies, and sweatshirts, as well as fun accessories like bumper stickers, dad hats, beanies, tote bags, and more. The elevated shopping opportunity will also feature photo moments and limited-edition giveaways.

Even more special, Olivia’s top listeners on Spotify along with American Express Card Members will be invited to explore the gallery one hour earlier than the general public opening on each day. They’ll also have the chance to experience more of Olivia Rodrigo with epic on-site benefits, including access to a limited-edition t-shirt for purchase, an exclusive gift with purchase for Amex Card Members, and a complimentary tote bag for all fans.

“We’ve worked in close partnership with Olivia and her team even before “drivers license” made its debut, so it was a no-brainer to join forces once again for her sophomore effort, GUTS.” Lucy Davidson, Manager, Label Partnerships for Spotify told For the Record. “Olivia has some of the most loyal and engaged fans in the world – and we’ve loved being there along the way. From supporting her single “deja vu” by sending lyrics to her top fans to facilitating one of the first opportunities for fans to meet Olivia with the Spotify x Olivia SOUR Car Wash – we’re thrilled to help bring Olivia’s creative vision to life again, this time by inviting NY “Livies” into the GUTS Gallery for the weekend. As another huge moment for Olivia, we’re so excited to create special moments with fans that have bolstered her rise along the way.”

For more information, the official website has all the details you need. And if you can’t hardly wait for release day, you can join in on the GUTS countdown and pre-save the album so that it’s in your Library as soon as it comes out.

Get ready for GUTS by listening to the This Is Olivia Rodrigo playlist, which contains all her essential tracks.

Spotify’s Guide to the Best New Artists of 2023

February 3, 2023

Spotify Best New Artist Party in LA

Photo credit: Getty for Spotify

For the past seven years, Spotify has played host to an annual celebration of the very best rising stars in the game who’ve realized their dreams of receiving a coveted and well-earned nomination for Best New Artist. 

As a pioneer in music discovery and growth, we’ve long been committed to supporting emerging artists across all genres and sounds—from Latin and R&B to indie rock and pop—helping them amplify their stories and connect with new fans across the globe. This year’s 10 Best New Artist nominees—Anitta, Omar Apollo, DOMi & JD BECK, Muni Long, Samara Joy, Latto, Måneskin, Tobe Nwigwe, Molly Tuttle, and Wet Leg—reflect a diverse, genre-spanning group of artists whose singular voices and styles have captivated listeners all over the globe. 

And they all gathered last night at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood for some time on the red carpet, a bit of wining and dining, and an unforgettable evening celebrating the nominees’ global achievements in music. The evening featured breakthrough live music performances from all of this year’s dynamic contenders in the category, along with a special DJ set from CoCo & Breezy and a surprise set from DJ Pee .Wee, aka Anderson .Paak.

Creators and Fans Celebrate the Playfulness of Wrapped Around the World

December 8, 2022

a DJ playing music at a wrapped event in pakistan

In case you missed it, last week Spotify unveiled 2022 Wrapped. To toast the highly anticipated year-end toplist reveals, the unparalleled user and creator experiences, and the beloved data stories, we hosted Wrapped-themed parties in cities across the globe. This year’s Wrapped is all about self-expression and play—celebrating the two-way connections that bring millions of creators and fans together through audio each and every day. From Paris to Karachi, our events invited fans, creators, and influencers to celebrate how they listened in 2022, and encouraged them to revel in activities that highlighted their music listening personalities.

France

For its 2022 year-end retrospective, Spotify France opened the doors of its Wrapped Café, a temporary space in Paris’ 10th arrondissement. The pop-up space gave fans a new way to extend their Wrapped experience into real life. Visitors had the chance to control the venue’s playlist, get a personalized Wrapped Café t-shirt, capture the night in a photobooth with custom audio personality filters, and play Wrapped-themed arcade games.

Over the course of the four-day event, French artists and podcast creators performed at the café. Fans had the chance to enjoy performances by rapper Fresh la Peufra, singer and EQUAL ambassador Chilla, and artist Bianca Costa. Attendees also took part in a live recording of the Spotify Original history podcast Oyez, Oh Yeah with cohosts Manon Bril and Alex Ramires.

Find Shows Tailored to You Right in the Spotify App

June 23, 2022

Screens showing the Live Events Feed in the Spotify app

There are few things like going to see your favorite artist in person. The energy, the bass pulsing beneath your feet, the other just-as-obsessed fans belting out lyrics—whether you’re seeing a solo performer or a 15-person ensemble, being in the crowd for the creators you love holds a special significance. These days, avid fans and touring musicians alike are excited to be back out at live events. And if you’re ready to get out there, Spotify is here to help you find the perfect show. 

Some fans already use the Spotify app to look for upcoming shows, but we know we can do more to combine our deep understanding of our users’ tastes with our ability to directly reach them in-app. So we’re introducing a new Live Events Feed, replacing the Concert Hub, and introducing a number of updates to help fans find their favorite creators’ live events. You can find the new feed by searching “Live Events” in the app.