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La nueva playlist exclusiva de la influencer y emprendedora Antonela Roccuzzo revela sus canciones favoritas para entrenar

Si no puedes entrenar sin música, no estás solo. Hoy, Antonela Roccuzzo, una de las figuras más icónicas de las redes sociales, comparte su playlist de Spotify, WORKOUT X ANTONELA ROCCUZZO. Está llena de música que la energiza y la acompaña en sus entrenamientos.

Esta es la primera de varias playlists en una colaboración exclusiva entre Antonela Roccuzzo y Spotify, que da un vistazo a los éxitos que acompañan la vida diaria de la emprendedora argentina, modelo y madre de tres..

Con artistas latinos de gran renombre como Nicki Nicole, Feid, Bizarrap, y KAROL G, así como artistas destacados en RADAR como Maria Becerra, la playlist de Antonela te ayudará a motivarte para ir al gimnasio.

“La música es parte de mí. Siempre he escuchado música de todas partes, pero hay algo en la música latina que me fascina,” dijo Antonela. “Tenemos artistas increíbles, y me llena de orgullo que nos representen internacionalmente. Las mujeres en particular están haciendo avances más fuertes, trayendo su importancia a la industria. El hecho de que ocupen los primeros lugares en las listas de música hoy en día habla de su arduo y constante trabajo, y por supuesto, de su talento.”

Para saber más sobre lo que los fans pueden esperar de futuras playlists, For the Record habló con Antonela sobre la manera en que la música encaja en su vida y los artistas que más escucha actualmente.

¿Cómo encaja la música en tu vida diaria?

La música no es solo parte de mi vida diaria, sino parte de mí. Ya sea en casa, en reuniones con amigos o en el coche, siempre hay música sonando, y no puede faltar cuando es hora de entrenar.

¿Cómo fue colaborar con Spotify?

Poder colaborar con Spotify es genial porque es parte de mi vida diaria; el proceso fue muy natural. Cuando nos mudamos a Miami, supe que la marca estaba comenzando un proyecto para talentos femeninos de América Latina. En Buenos Aires, organizaron un festival solo con artistas femeninas, lo cual me pareció una iniciativa grandiosa y muy importante. Poder apoyar estos proyectos es muy gratificante para mí.

¿Puedes contarnos un poco sobre la primera playlist que has creado?

Me encanta tener playlists que acompañen mis diferentes estados de ánimo. Normalmente empiezo el día haciendo algo activo, y la música siempre es una motivación extra que me ayuda a entrar en ritmo. Así que cuando escuchaba una nueva canción que me gustaba, la añadía a la lista. Crear esta playlist fue un proceso divertido y personal para mí.

¿Cuál es tu canción del verano? 

No sé cuál será, pero últimamente he estado escuchando mucho a Imagine Dragons y Danny Ocean.

Después de escuchar la playlist de Antonela, puedes descubrir más sobre la celebridad de las redes sociales en su perfil de Instagram.

Spotify’s New Hardcore Gardening Playlist and Brain Dead Collab Will Rattle Greenhouses Everywhere

All around the world, millions of Spotify fans love listening to hardcore punk music—and some science shows that plants love it too. 

Hold up. What?

Yep, you read that right. Horticulturist, author and lecturer Chris Beardshaw says that research shows hardcore music helps plants grow. Stacked against other sonic selections like classical and pop, plants nurtured by hardcore are stimulated into amplified growth.

“Surprisingly, a increasing body of research shows that the frequency of hardcore music helps plants grow,” Chris told For the Record. “The thumping, repetitive, high-decibel noise of hardcore stimulates and energizes plants cells, almost as if they’re bouncing around in a tiny hardcore mosh pit.”

But hardcore music isn’t just helping plants grow faster. The hardcore music scene is growing in recent years, including on Spotify, with a 50% increase in the creation of “hardcore music” playlists by Gen Z listeners.*  

Known for its intensity, attitude, angst, grit, and DIY ethos, hardcore music is a fast-paced, adrenaline-fueled subgenre of punk rock that’s perfect for awakening your senses—and your plants. That’s why Spotify is launching Hardcore Gardening, a playlist full of hardcore music classics and fresh favorites. 

Along with our newest playlist, we’re also teaming up with LA streetwear brand Brain Dead to launch Plant Growth Through Extreme Noise—a limited-edition apparel collection embodying the rebellious spirit of hardcore music.

 

 

Start a Jam With an Assist From Your Favorite FC Barcelona Player

In September we unveiled Jam, giving music fans a new, personalized way to listen with friends and family. This collaborative experience lets Premium subscribers invite their whole squad to queue up songs together, and then enhance that experience with tailored group recommendations from Spotify.  

But we haven’t stopped the party there. Premium subscribers can now start Jam sessions from their mobile devices with an assist from their favorite FC Barcelona players. 

 

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Listeners can start a Jam with help from Barça stars Lewandowski, Pedri, Raphinha, and Balde—as well as Barça Femení players Alexia, Bronze, Salma, and Rolfö. Once your Jam session begins,  you and your fellow Barça fans can listen together with a few recommended tracks from your favorite players.

 

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To start a Jam with an assist from one of FC Barcelona’s star players: 

  1. Open Spotify on your mobile device and check that you have the latest version of the app installed.
  2. Click the link for one of the players below:
  3. Connect with your friends in one of three ways:
    • Turn on Bluetooth, then tap your phones together.
    • Have your friends scan the QR code on your host screen.
    • Hit “share” to send the link through social, text, SMS, and more.

This is just the latest exciting experience offered as part of our first-of-its-kind partnership with FC Barcelona, which also includes matchday playlists, player Blends, and more. To find more exciting FC Barcelona content, check out our dedicated hubs on Spotify and For the Record.

Keep the party going with song selections from FC Barcelona legend Ronaldinho on Barça Legends: R10.

Spotify se suma a la inauguración de la Américas Kings League Santander como partner de audio oficial

Spotify está listo para aumentar la diversión dentro y fuera de la cancha como partner de audio oficial de la Américas Kings League Santander. Anteriormente nos aliamos con Kings League y Queens League España, y esta nueva alianza ampliará el contenido exclusivo que estamos creando para los fans del fútbol de todo el mundo.

Kings League Santander fue fundada en 2023 por Grupo Kosmos y el exdefensa del Barcelona y España Gerard Piqué. El juego consiste en fútbol siete, además mezcla elementos del fútbol competitivo con la suerte y el entretenimiento. Las jornadas capturaron millones de visitas de fans a quienes les encantó el formato creativo.

Ahora, la liga llega a Latinoamérica y, con el apoyo de Spotify, los fans podrán conectar con sus equipos favoritos, tanto dentro como fuera del campo.

La experiencia en Spotify

Spotify es la única plataforma de streaming de audio donde los usuarios pueden descubrir la música favorita de los presidentes de clubes, incluidos Chicharito (Olimpo United), Germán Garmendia (Real Titan), WestCol y Arcángel (West Santos FC), Donato (Los Chamos FC), Jero Freixas (Muchachos FC). ), Los Futbolitos y Alofoke (Galácticos del Caribe), entre otros.

Dentro del hub de Spotify de la Américas Kings League Santander, los fans podrán escuchar la playlist oficial de la competencia, que se actualizará a medida en que avancen las jornadas. Además, cada uno de los 12 clubes tendrá su propia playlist. Este hub será el mejor lugar para que los aficionados se preparen para los partidos de cada semana.

Spotify en la cancha

Para esta nueva alianza, Spotify desempeñará un papel clave gracias al arma secreta de Spotify. Al inicio de cada partido, los entrenadores de cada equipo sacarán una carta aleatoria de un maletín con muchas opciones que les pondrán en ventaja o desventaja, dependiendo de su suerte. Esta Arma Secreta de Spotify que va desde un shootout a favor, la expulsión de un rival por 4 minutos, hasta un gol doble.

Es posible que los partidos aún no hayan comenzado, pero puedes prepararte ahora para la Kings League Santander visitando nuestro hub con la playlist oficial y también playlists para todo los equipos de la competencia.

Spotify Helps Kick Off the Americas Kings League Santander as the Official Audio Partner

Spotify is ready to amp up the fun on and off the pitch as the official audio partner of the Americas Kings League Santander. We’ve previously partnered with Kings League and Queens League Spain, and this new partnership will expand on the exclusive content we’re creating for football fans around the world.

Kings League Santander was founded in 2023 by Grupo Kosmos and former Barcelona and Spain defender Gerard Piqué. Gameplay consists of seven-a-side football, as well as elements of competitive football mixed with luck and entertainment. Games captured millions of views from fans who loved the creative format.

Now the league is coming to Latin America and, with Spotify’s support, fans will be able to  connect more with their favorite teams both off and on the field.

On-platform play

Spotify is the only audio-streaming platform where users can discover music favorites from club presidents including Chicharito (Olimpo United), Germán Garmendia (Real Titan), WestCol and Arcángel (West Santos FC), Donato (Los Chamos FC), Jero Freixas (Muchachos FC), Los Futbolitos, and Alofoke (Galácticos del Caribe), among others.

Within Spotify’s Americas Kings League Santander on-platform hub, fans will be able to listen to the official competition playlist, which will be updated as the rounds progress. Additionally, each of the 12 clubs will have its own playlist. The hub is a fan’s top companion as they prepare for the matches every week.

On-field fun

For this new collaboration, Spotify will play a key role thanks to the Spotify Secret Weapon. At the start of each game, the coaches of each team will draw a random card from a briefcase with many options that put them at either an advantage or disadvantage, depending on their luck. These Spotify Secret Weapons range from a shootout in favor, the expulsion of a rival for four minutes, or a double goal.

The games may not have kicked off yet, but you can get ready now for the Kings League Santander by checking out our dedicated hub with the official playlist and a playlist for each and every team in the competition, too.

New Year, New You: Audiobook Picks To Help You Start 2024 on the Right Foot

Whether it’s New Year’s resolutions or a post-holiday reset, there’s always extra motivation to adopt a few healthy habits each January. But sometimes deciding which ones to embrace can be the biggest challenge. 

Lucky for you, our audiobooks editorial team has created a series of themed playlists that speak to different areas of self-improvement. So if you’re looking to give your brain more of a workout, wrangle your finances, or strengthen the bond with those closest to you, we have a treasure trove of standout audiobooks on Spotify to get you started.

Celebrate the Holidays With Festive Playlists From TODAY Anchors

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and Spotify listeners, as well as our favorite anchors from NBC’s TODAY, are getting into the spirit by streaming their favorite seasonal hits.

Festive favorites from TODAY

Here’s a holiday gift for fans: Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, Al Roker, Craig Melvin, Carson Daly, Sheinelle Jones, Dylan Dreyer, and Jenna Bush Hager have each created their own Spotify holiday playlist, sharing the tracks they like to entertain, dance, and listen to during the most wonderful time of the year. From Brenda Lee’s “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree” to Wham!’s “Last Christmas” to Darius Rucker’s “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch,” each anchor’s playlist is full of traditional classics and contemporary holiday favorites.

Savannah Guthrie

Hoda Kotb

Al Roker

Craig Melvin

“The songs I chose are ones I listen to every year and share with my family. Our favorite is “Silent Night” by The Temptations, but this playlist also has some classics by Mariah Carey and even Darius Rucker!”

Carson Daly

Sheinelle Jones

“For me, music speaks to my heart in ways words can’t. These are songs that remind me of what’s beautiful about the holidays.”

Dylan Dreyer

My songs are steeped in nostalgia—I grew up in the ’80s so when I hear U2 or Bruce Springsteen’s Christmas songs, I’m transported to Christmas Eve with my family growing up!”

Jenna Bush Hager

Ho-ho-holiday trends

The TODAY team is in sync with Spotify users who are also creating their own playlists for the festive season. Since the start of November, holiday playlist creation on Spotify has spiked by more than 1,400% as listeners pull together their favorite collections of jolly jingles. 

Canadian singer-songwriter Michael Bublé is the King of Christmas, taking the honor of the top-streamed artist globally this season. If you’re looking for a festive album to set the mood while entertaining or heading on your holiday travels, we recommend Bublé’s Christmas, which is Spotify’s most-streamed Christmas album of all time.

Mariah Carey’s 1994 hit “All I Want for Christmas Is You” remains a favorite as the top-streamed holiday song this year, and the vocal powerhouse is also the second-most-streamed holiday artist.

 

Keep the merriment flowing with Spotify’s other festive playlists, like Christmas Hits, Christmas Classics, Country Christmas, New Music Holiday, and snow globe

 

How Spotify’s Playlists Captured the Biggest Music Trends of 2023

With another year coming to a close, Spotify is back with your personalized Wrapped, our annual recap of your listening highlights from the past 12 months that includes your top songs, artists, and podcasts, as well as your most distinct streaming habits. But we’re also taking a step back and looking at 2023’s biggest music trends on Spotify.

Thanks to the in-the-know editors responsible for creating our editorial playlists as part of the Global Curation Groups, the most iconic musical moments of the year were reflected on Spotify. Whether it was blockbuster movie soundtracks that grabbed the world’s attention, viral social media moments that bubbled up to the mainstream, or classic genres finding new fans in Gen Z, our experts were on top of it all.

For the Record sat down with our editorial team and got the scoop. 

Peso Pluma and Música Mexicana go mainstream

RADAR US artist Peso Pluma made himself known to the world in March with his feature on Eslabon Armado’s “Ella Baila Sola.” Fast-forward to now, and that song is one of the top-five most-streamed songs of 2023 globally—and is about to hit Spotify’s Billions Club. Meanwhile, the Música Mexicana genre at large has enjoyed a surge in popularity, dominating the global charts this summer.

Explore this trend on: Lo Mejor de La Reina 2023, Corridos Perrones, Corridos Tumbados, Today’s Top Hits

Folk rising

In 2023, a slew of indie artists emerged with folk-inspired albums including Mitski, Toro Y Moi, and boygenius. Plus, we heard new folk voices like Searows and 2024 Best New Artist Noah Kahan

Explore this trend on: Indie Twang, Juniper

Shoegaze returns courtesy of Gen Z

Shoegaze has been around since the late ’80s, but it experienced a resurgence in 2023 among Gen Z, who found new bands like Wisp as well as aughts stalwarts like Panchiko.

Over the past year, the genre has thrived within various Gen Z internet communities that have fostered pockets of interest and given birth to exciting new acts. Perhaps unknowingly, the emerging class of neo-shoegaze artists is contributing to genre diffusion, blending techniques from various music genres to create something fresh and unique.

Explore this trend on: Shoegaze Now, IRL Angel

Rema carries Afrobeats into Spotify’s Billions Club

Rema has been a hitmaker in Africa since 2019, but it was a collaboration with Selena Gomez on “Calm Down (Remix)” that shot him to international fame in 2023. The global smash earned the Afrobeats star a Grammy nomination, as well as a spot in our highly coveted Billions Club, making “Calm Down” the first African artist-led track to do so. 

Explore this trend on: African Heat, Billions Club, Today’s Top Hits

Taylor Swift’s eras on tour

Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour kicked off in March and was the live-music event of the year. Taylor not only picked songs from all 10 of her studio albums to perform in a stunning three-hour show, but she also set aside time each night for acoustic performances of two surprise songs. And according to Taylor’s rules, no two songs could be repeated unless she messed it up the first time. To capture this epic moment, we collected all of the surprise songs in a playlist, which was updated every weekend during the U.S. leg of her tour.

Explore this trend on: Surprise Song Era

Troye Sivan and Hyunjin’s IRL friendship

This past summer, Troye Sivan posted a TikTok that went viral about trying to find Hyunjin of Stray Kids. We joined in on the fun with a playlist and they eventually collabed on a remix of “Rush,” which also featured PinkPantheress.

Explore this trend on: what a moment

Peggy Gou takes house music to the top of the charts

House, one of the original genres of dance music, has grown in popularity since the pandemic. This summer, we saw massive house hits resonate with fans internationally, including Peggy Gou‘s “(It Goes Like) Nanana.” 

Other huge moments for house music include artists like Fred again.., Black Coffee, Chris Lake, and FISHER, who are breaking records around the world, and breakthrough opportunities for exciting artists like LP Giobbi, John Summit, and Dom Dolla

Explore this trend on: Umami, Housewerk presents…Best House of 2023, Summer House

It’s a Barbie world

Ahead of the Barbie release this summer, we saw “Barbiecore” aesthetics manifest in the pop culture zeitgeist. Once we got word that Barbie was going to feature a star-studded soundtrack with hits like Nicki Minaj, Ice Spice, and Aqua’s “Barbie World” and Dua Lipa’s “Dance The Night,” we brought all things Barbie to life on Spotify through the “pinkification” of several playlist covers, new editorial playlists, and partner playlists.

Explore this trend on: Hot Pink, Barbie Official Playlist

Hyper techno surges

There was an influx of high-BPM dance pop songs in general, and with it came a new wave of tracks that showcased a harder sound using classic techno and big room beats and basslines. We saw a surge in streams—especially from European Gen Zs—of techno-infused songs like Niklas Dee’s “Not Fair,” Creeds’ “Push Up,” and BENNETT’s “Vois sur ton chemin.”

Explore this trend on: rave, techno party

Jersey Club is everywhere 

Jersey Club production became ubiquitous not only in U.S. hip-hop but around the world. We also saw the genre’s influence find its way into K-Pop and thoughtful electronic music. Pioneers such as DJ Smallz 732, UNIIQU3, and Cookiee Kawaii were tapped to remix some of 2023’s biggest hits, and newcomers such as Kanii, keltiey, and Lay Bankz staked their claims as names to watch.

Explore this trend on: Jersey Club Heat presents…Best Jersey Club Songs of 2023

Tyla’s turns her viral moment into crossover success

South Africa’s Amapiano sound has been winning the hearts of electronic and dance fans after TikTok dances and DJ mixes helped it go viral in 2020. In 2023, RADAR Africa artist Tyla took her career to the next level, blending her R&B sound with Amapiano and South African dance genre Bacardi house on her hit song “Water.” After Spotify Africa’s partnership with the Giants of Africa Festival—a basketball event in Rwanda where Tyla’s viral dance was first seen—many posted their own versions of the dance challenge on social media, which led to “Water” skyrocketing around the world and earning a feature from Travis Scott on the remix.

Explore this trend on: RNB X, RADAR Africa, African Heat, RADAR Global 

Women run hip-hop  

Female rappers continued their reign in 2023, with top names like Nicki Minaj, Doja Cat, Latto, Ice Spice, Kaliii, Doechii, and the year’s breakout star, Sexyy Red, making some of the most creative and worthwhile hip-hop this year. 

Explore this trend on: RapCaviar presents…Best Hip-Hop Songs of 2023, Feelin’ Myself 

Pop-punk’s greatest legends return

We witnessed the resurgence of pop-punk’s most iconic figures with mainstays like Fall Out Boy, Sum 41, Green Day, and Neck Deep returning in 2023 with a taste of new music. Additionally, blink-182 welcomed back Tom DeLonge and embarked on a global tour to celebrate their new album, ONE MORE TIME…

Explore this trend on: Pop Punk’s Not Dead

The nu-metal revival continues

Nu-metal and alternative metal have made triumphant returns this year, with a younger audience discovering and devouring the catalogs of bands like Deftones, Korn, Slipknot, and more. Additionally, we’re seeing a wave of new nu-metal songs from rising artists who are embracing the sound and paying homage to their predecessors.

Explore this trend on: new nü, ALLURE

Alt country crosses over

This trend in country music had a slow build that reached new heights with the release of RADAR US artist Zach Bryan’s American Heartbreak in 2022, and took off 2023 with hits like Dylan Gossett’s Coal.” This acoustic, gritty sound was typically reserved for alternative country and folk playlists in the past, but it has fully moved into the mainstream with songs that have been fan favorites across our flagship playlists. 

Explore this trend on: Hot Country presents…Best Country Songs of 2023, Hot Hits USA, Today’s Top Hits, homegrown

Looking for more of the songs that have left their stamp on 2023? Check out our flagship playlist Today’s Top Hits

Artists Hit the Stage at Our Festival EQUAL in Argentina

On September 16, a group of talented woman artists will take center stage in Argentina for Festival EQUAL. The concert, slated for the Palermo Hippodrome in Buenos Aires, will feature performances from some of the hottest local stars, including Maria Becerra, Lali, Emilia, Marilina Bertoldi, Karina, TAICHU, and Connie Isla.

This event is but one component of Spotify’s EQUAL program, which launched in 2021 to shine a spotlight on women artists through global partnerships, activations, new content experiences, and on- and off-platform support. During the past two years, Spotify has featured these artists’ music through 40 regional EQUAL playlists, as well as on our flagship EQUAL Global playlist. Every month Spotify highlights new women on these regional playlists while providing additional support for the musicians in their home countries and beyond.   

One EQUAL Festival was previously held in Bogotá, Colombia, and another will be happening in Madrid, Spain on September 22. They are another way we’re extending our support beyond the platform. Fans attending the show will have the chance to see performances by their favorite stars while also discovering exciting new voices.

Over the past five years, women artists have made great strides on Spotify in Argentina. We’ve seen a 500% increase in women artists entering the Spotify Top 50 chart in Argentina, and year over year, there’s been a 30% increase in the number of streams of music by women artists.

But it’s not just music that Argentinians tune into. Women creators are coming to Spotify to share their voices and find their communities through podcasts. Of the 20 most-listened-to shows of 2022, almost half were led by women, including Psicología al Desnudo, Número Oculto, and ConchaPodcast

With these EQUAL Festivals, we are continuing to foster equity for women in audio and to celebrate their contributions. For fans interested in attending Festival EQUAL in Argentina, tickets will go on sale on Monday, July 31 at 12pm in the form of exclusive presale with YOY. The general sale begins on Tuesday, August 1 at 1pm, through Ticketek.

Update as of August 18, 2023: Soledad Pastorutti will join our diverse lineup of artists who will share the stage on September 16 at the Hipódromo de Palermo. Last call for tickets available through Ticketek!

Las artistas llegan al escenario de nuestro Festival EQUAL en Argentina

El 16 de septiembre, un grupo de talentosas artistas mujeres ocupará el centro del escenario en Argentina para nuestro último Festival EQUAL. El concierto, que tendrá lugar en el Hipódromo de Palermo de Buenos Aires, contará con las actuaciones de algunas de las estrellas locales más destacadas, como María Becerra, Lali, Emilia, Marilina Bertoldi, Karina, TAICHU y Connie Isla.

Este evento es sólo uno de los componentes del programa EQUAL de Spotify, que se puso en marcha en 2021 para dar visibilidad a las mujeres artistas a través de alianzas globales, activaciones, nuevas experiencias de contenido y apoyo dentro y fuera de la plataforma. Durante los últimos dos años, Spotify ha promovido la música de estas artistas a través de 40 playlists EQUAL regionales, así como en nuestra emblemática playlist EQUAL Global. Cada mes, Spotify destaca a nuevas mujeres en estas playlists regionales, a la vez que proporciona apoyo adicional a las artistas en sus países de origen y fuera de ellos.   

Los Festivales EQUAL, que anteriormente se celebraron en Bogotá (Colombia) y Madrid (España), representan otra forma de ampliar nuestro apoyo más allá de la plataforma. Los fanáticos que asistan al festival tendrán la oportunidad de ver a sus artistas favoritas y, al mismo tiempo, descubrir nuevas voces.

En los últimos cinco años, las mujeres artistas han logrado grandes avances en Spotify en Argentina. Hemos sido testigos de un aumento del 500% en el número de artistas femeninas que entran en el Top 50 de Spotify en Argentina, y año tras año, se ha registrado un aumento del 30% en el número de streams de música de artistas femeninas.

Pero no es sólo música lo que escuchan los argentinos. Las creadoras llegan a Spotify para compartir sus voces y encontrar sus comunidades a través de podcasts. De los 20 programas más escuchados de 2022, casi la mitad fueron liderados por mujeres, entre ellos Psicología al Desnudo, Número Oculto y ConchaPodcast

Con el Festival EQUAL, seguimos fomentando la equidad para las mujeres en el audio y celebrando sus contribuciones. Para los fanáticos interesados en asistir, las entradas estarán a la venta el lunes 31 de julio a las 12hs en la modalidad de preventa exclusiva con YOY, mientras que la venta general comienza el martes 1 de agosto a las 13hs, todo a través de Ticketek

Al 18 de agosto, 2023: Soledad Pastorutti se sumará a este diverso listado de artistas que compartirán escenario el próximo 16 de septiembre en el Hipódromo de Palermo. ¡Últimas entradas disponibles a través de Ticketek!

Today’s Top Hits’ New Social Media Accounts Give You More Ways To Discover the Very Best in Music

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Today’s Top Hits is our biggest and most influential playlist, serving up the very best in music to fans and industry professionals alike. Updated weekly, the playlist features 50 songs that represent the hottest sounds in the world right now.

With more than 33 million followers, Today’s Top Hits is more than just a playlist. It has the power to catapult an artist’s career and shape the cultural landscape. And now, Today’s Top Hits will have a voice on TikTok, Twitter, Instagram, and Threads, giving fans more ways to celebrate the iconic songs and artists that soundtrack our lives.  

Since its inception, Today’s Top Hits has been streamed more than 34 billion times globally, with listeners having collectively spent over a billion hours listening to mainstays like Justin Bieber, Dua Lipa, Khalid, Post Malone, and The Weeknd.

Going forward, Today’s Top Hits will use its new social media accounts to deliver incredible content from your favorite artists featured on the playlist. And if you want to stay up on the latest happenings sweeping the pop landscape, click the links below to follow @todaystophits on each platform:

Now that you’re following Today’s Top Hits on your favorite social platforms, check out the playlist to stream the biggest hits of the summer.

The Marias, Hannah Jadagu, glaive, and Cuco Have Made Lorem Their Musical Home—And So Have Their Fans

Spotify’s indie editors created Lorem five years ago to be a metaphorical “placeholder” for the artists who would go on to influence the future of music. Since then, the alt-pop playlist has written its way into the headphones of its young listeners, becoming Spotify’s home for Gen Z bedroom and indie-pop fans around the U.S. and beyond. The playlist now has one of the highest save rates on Spotify. 

Listeners flock to Lorem for its raw, unpolished collection of burgeoning stars who write music not to fit into a particular genre but to capture even a fleeting feeling. The vibe of the playlist changes constantly, but not chaotically. It reflects the culture, the places, and the headspaces that both artists and their fans come from.

“Lorem is meant for the artists who didn’t quite fit into mainstream pop but who we knew would end up shaping what we know now to be popular,” said Lizzy Szabo, Senior Editor for Indie Music at Spotify. 

“Back when we started the list, artists like BENEE, Conan Gray, Clairo, girl in red, and Dominic Fike were grouped in the bedroom pop category but all ended up making their way to Today’s Top Hits,” she shared. “So, before it was common practice, we’d add tracks that were starting to have viral moments—those you’d hear on TV shows, or random catalog tracks we knew the audience would love to rediscover or hear for the first time—alongside artists we’d find via social media, our submissions portal, or recommendations from blogs and artists.” 

Though the list’s sound has shifted over the years, it still follows artists along their journeys, throughout their progress, hits, and explorations. “We will continue to curate them alongside even more developing artists, and playful throwbacks,” said Lizzy.

Take some of the artists currently featured on Lorem, including glaive, Cuco, and Hannah Jadagu. When asked to describe their music, the only thing each of the Lorem-playlisted artists had in common was the flexibility of their categorization.