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Everything You Wanted to Know about Podcasts But Were Afraid to Ask

May 28, 2019

Have you ever raved to a friend or family member about a podcast you’re bingeing (say, Stay Free: The Story of the Clash) only to have them ask, “Wait, what’s a podcast?” or even, “How do I listen to it?”

On the other hand, maybe you can talk all day about Game of Thrones finale theories or your feelings about the latest album drop, and you want to share your thoughts with the world. Good news: It’s easier than ever to get the word out.

Whether you’re a podcast aficionado looking to share your passion, or just looking to stay up on the latest trends, this straightforward and shareable Podcast 101 infographic is your one-stop shop for any podcasting questions.

Now that you can safely explain podcasts, why not find a new favorite? Or easily start your own by using Anchor or Soundtrap for Storytellers.

References:

  1. Edison Infinite Dial 2019
  2. Edison Infinite Dial 2019
  3. Nielson Podcast Insights: A Marketer’s Guide to Podcasting. Q1 2018
  4. Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2018
  5. Edison Infinite Dial 2019

Sir Elton John Shines on Spotify and in New “Rocketman” Biopic

May 28, 2019

Photo credit: Sam Emerson

Listeners from all corners of the world know (and can surely sing along to) Sir Elton John’s many piano ballads, from “Tiny Dancer” to “Bennie and the Jets.” But what they may not realize is how he came to be a beloved global superstar. That’s why Rocketman, the new Elton John biopic out this week, is shedding a [spot]light on the singer’s sensational journey.

The singer-songwriter has staged numerous world tours and claimed several number-one hits across the decades thanks to a large and unfailingly loyal listening base. On Spotify, Elton John has been streamed more than 2 billion times and appears in more than 39 million playlists streamed worldwide.

Elton John attracts listeners, young and old(er) alike, with a steady stream of new releases, such as the number-one collaboration on Spotify, “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart (with Kiki Dee)” and a live performance of “Young Dumb and Broke” with Khalid.

So as you count down to the Rocketman release, celebrate the singular sensation with a sparkling, shiny infographic of Sir Elton’s massive listening base, below.

Find “Your Song” on the Rocketman soundtrack.

Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber Release New Joint Single ‘I Don’t Care’

May 10, 2019

Four years ago, Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber released their first collaboration, “Love Yourself.” Now, after a few weeks of teasing fans and listeners around the world, the duo is back today with a new joint single, “I Don’t Care.”

Neither Ed nor Justin are strangers to this type of project. Ed Sheeran’s best-known collaboration is his “Perfect Duet” with Beyoncé, followed by the Stormzy “Shape of You” remix. Bieber, a collaboration king, has worked with the likes of Daddy Yankee and Luis Fonsi (“Despacito Remix”), as well as Nicki Minaj (“Beauty and a Beat”). Separately, both artists are stars in their own right. Together, they’re nothing short of a supernova.

In celebration of today’s new release, we’ve taken a deep dive into their star power. Check out the infographic below to see just how impressive these global record-breaking artists are—together and apart.

Keep Your Fitness Resolution with the World’s Top Workout Music

December 31, 2018

Admit it: Music plays a vital role in making your workout bearable. And as you bid farewell to 2018 and usher in a brand new year, resetting your fitness regime might be on your mind more than ever. So, whether you play hardcore dance beats or punk rock while lifting weights, running on the treadmill, or exhaling in child’s pose, be sure that good music goes hand in hand with your new year’s resolution.

With 43.5 million workout-themed playlists on Spotify, we get a kick out of checking in annually to see which songs are surfacing as the top motivators for our listeners, as well as where in the globe people are most physically active.

Perhaps due to the intensely motivational lyrics of Eminem’s “’Till I Collapse,” that track is, for the third year in a row, the top global song of all time for getting through that run or spin cycling class. And while Finland is the most active country in terms of the amount of workout music it streams, Sweden is the most zen, based on the Swedes’ enthusiasm for yoga-themed playlists.

Curiously, an area where we saw growth in 2018 was in the number of cryotherapy/ice-bath-themed playlists. It seems people are getting into the chill of this practice, which involves exposure to very cold temperatures in an effort to heal tissue. And the top songs in these playlists are—surprise!—Vanilla Ice’s “Ice Ice Baby” and Foreigner’s “Cold As Ice.”

Let’s step away from the cold for now, though, and warm up to the numbers:

Looking for the perfect playlist to light a fire after all that eggnog? Check out some of Spotify’s top workout playlists like Beast Mode, Motivation Mix, and Hype. Happy sweating!

Spotify Singles: 1 Billion Streams (And Counting)

August 6, 2018

At Spotify, we realized that helping you discover new music wasn’t enough: We wanted to have a hand in the creation of the next great hit. That’s why we created Spotify Singles, as a nod to the good ‘ol days of 45’s, b-sides, and CD singles. Recording these tracks also opens up the opportunity for artists from across genres to join us in our uniquely inspiring Studio to record a new take on one of their top songs, as well as a cover by their own favorite musician or group.

Now, in under two years, we have hours of exclusive content from 185 (and counting!) of your favorite artists that you can’t hear anywhere else. And thanks to you, those 380 singles have been streamed, collectively, one billion times.

That’s pretty impressive from our point of view—but we’ll let the numbers speak for themselves.

Listen as your favorite artists perform their Spotify Singles recordings in the Complete Spotify Singles playlist.