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Tune in for the Newest Pop Culture, Music, and Playlist-Inspired Shows on Spotify Greenroom

September 13, 2021

Spotify Greenroom is now available to listeners in over 135 markets around the world, and with it, the innovative new live shows listeners can’t get enough of. From conversations around sports from The Ringer to discussions around music from artists like Pop Smoke, Greenroom has a little bit of something for everyone—and that’s even more true starting this week.

Starting Monday, we’re unveiling five new shows on Spotify Greenroom. Each is unique, with an original set of hosts and featuring a variety of topics, but each is steeped in pop culture expertise, whether that’s movies, television, news, or music.

One of the shows in particular are inspired by one of Spotify’s most popular playlists, Lorem. Lorem comes to listeners as LOREM Life, a mix of culture and discussions on music, art, the environment, sustainability, fashion, and space. It’s hosted by beloved Gen Z influencers Dev Lemons and Max Motley, who will engage artists and influencers alike.

Read on for a little bit about each show from the hosts themselves, then check out what’s coming to Greenroom this week. 

LOREM Life – Hosted by Max Motley and Dev Lemons

Wednesday, September 15, 9 PM ET

Greenroom offers a unique way to engage with music and playlists in particular. Why are you excited to use the platform in this way?

Max: I’m excited about the platform because I think it offers a cool opportunity to have a conversation. Usually when talking about music it’s very one directional and hard to actually host a discourse about it. I think Greenroom will provide a unique space for music fans to connect, converse, and celebrate music.

Dev: I’m super excited about this opportunity because I feel that Greenroom will be a fun, casual space for everyone to engage in conversation about music, fashion, and pop culture. I’m honored to represent the Lorem playlist, since it’s always full of fantastic artists. I’m especially excited to cohost a show with Max since we always have such great conversations offline as well! Having a show together on Greenroom will be a really candid, engaging experience for everyone. 

What are the key differences you’ve noticed between Spotify Greenroom and Twitch or TikTok?

Max: I guess one of the obvious differences would be that TikTok and Twitch have video, but one feature of Greenroom that is really cool is the opportunity to talk directly with fans in the room. The opportunity for users to have their voices heard instead of being limited to comments I think provides a really cool space where conversation isn’t so one-sided. 

Dev: Since you don’t have to show your face on Greenroom, the pressure of worrying about your appearance is taken off the table. Not only for the hosts, but for the viewers who will want to join in on the convo. 

How has the transition been from being a social media personality to a live-audio host? 

Max: I think the jump hasn’t been as drastic as one might think. Making video content for over a year, I’ve gotten really comfortable behind the camera and talking music. I also come from a background of college radio, which I’m sure will come in handy. In the end I’m really excited about the opportunity, especially to be doing it with my close friend Dev and about the Lorem community, which I am super passionate about. 

Dev: I actually got my start in entertainment as an actress in my high school’s theater club, so I have strong roots in live entertainment. I love doing prerecorded stuff for social media since I have more control over what the end product is, but I’m really looking forward to the candidness of hosting a live show. It’ll allow room for fun, off-the-cuff moments that we may have never thought of if this show were scripted. I’m excited to feed off Max and the guests’ energies! 

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Hooked on live audio? Here’s a list of all the new shows coming out this week.

MONDAY, SEPT. 13

A Gay In The Life – 8 PM ET

Newlyweds, actor Garrett Clayton and writer and educator Blake Knight, host a weekly live-audio talk show that provides a safe space for conversation about the LGBTQIA+ experience, educating listeners about queer news and issues, current events, history, and culture.

Take A Seat – 10 PM ET

Every week Ben Mandelker and Ronnie Karam of the Watch What Crappens podcast will dive into a new pop culture fascination they’ve been obsessing about. Fans will be an integral part of the show by sharing their own pop culture fascinations and asking questions to these Bravo aficionados. Ben and Ronnie will recap some of their favorite reality shows that they aren’t able to cover on their podcast.

The Movie Buff – 11 PM ET

Every week, film buff and comedian Jon Gabrus reviews and breaks down the latest movie everyone is talking about. He’ll banter and debate with listeners on their hot takes and might even roast a few of them along the way.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 14

Most Necessary: Live – 9 PM ET

Most Necessary: Live is the official voice of generation next. Artists added to the popular Most Necessary playlist are often unsigned and given their first look. Host B.Dot brings the playlist to life on Spotify Greenroom’s signature hip-hop show, discussing who’s coming up in hip-hop and what’s happening before these artists go mainstream. Guests join to debate what’s trending and involve artists and fans alike to dive deep into the week’s playlist.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 15

LOREM Life – 9 PM ET 

The LOREM listener is a dynamic, tuned-in, insatiable fan of culture and community. We’ll feed them  a mix of culture and music discussion they want to hear about—from music and art to the environment and sustainability to fashion and space. Hosted by beloved Gen Z influencers Dev Lemons & Max Motley, both with large followings on TikTok and other digital platforms, artists and influencers alike will join in to speak to this core audience and indulge in the LOREM life. 

Bonus: Tonight, September 13 at 9 PM ET – Deuxmoi’s show Deux Me After Dark will be recapping all of the red carpet looks and gossip from this year’s Met Gala with guest Hillary Kerr, cofounder of Who What Wear. Sign up for Greenroom to tune in and follow your favorite shows here. 

Spotify Reports Fourth Quarter 2020 Earnings

February 3, 2021

Today, Spotify announced our fourth quarter 2020 financial performance. Click here to review the full earnings release, and take a look at the highlights below:

Interested in hearing more? You can listen to the webcast Q&A on the IR site here. 

Click below to check out a sizzle reel of audio trailers from a few of our recent original and exclusive podcasts. 

Honoring Black History Month by Spotlighting Black Creators and Culture

February 1, 2021

From celebrating Black Music Month in June to a Burna Boy takeover for Nigerian Independence Day last fall, Spotify is committed to celebrating and amplifying Black voices year-round. 

This February, in honor of Black History Month, we’re continuing to recognize and uplift the rich history and voices of the Black community through guest-curated playlist takeovers, brand-new podcasts, and more on our Black History Is Now hub. Read on to learn more.

Spotlight on Black photographers

In an effort to showcase a wide spectrum of Black talent, Spotify is licensing the work of seven Black photographers to curate specialty cover art for our eight key Black playlists. For example, the Black History Salute playlist, which shares work from poets, features photography from Shawn Theodore. Sound Stories: Black Music, a podcast playlist that contains a collection of stories that go behind the scenes of iconic artists and songs, presents the work of photographer Adreinne Waheed. 

Say Hello to the Hosts of ‘The Get Up,’ Spotify’s New Daily Morning Show

October 22, 2020

First thing in the morning, you might crave great wake-up tunes. Or, maybe you like to get the day started with the latest news. Whatever your ritual, Spotify is combining these two options in The Get Up, a new weekday morning show that’s the best of both worlds.

The Get Up is here to keep you up-to-date with the latest in pop culture, news, entertainment, and music, thanks to our three hosts—Kat Lazo, Speedy Morman, and Xavier “X” Jernigan—who each have something unique to offer listeners and each other. Plus, between segments will be music that’s personalized just for you, so you know there will always be something to enjoy.

Get to know The Get Up hosts who will help you start your day with fresh takes and fresh tunes.

Why are you excited for The Get Up?

Kat: I’m excited for folks to get to know me and my cohosts, because the dynamic we have is so genuine. We’re bringing the same energy we have in our personal group chat to the mic. I’ve never had brothers before, and I imagine this is what it’d be like if I had an older and younger brother. And I tend to be the rebellious middle child. 

I’m also excited for listeners to experience having tailored music to listen to during The Get Up. That’s something new that I’ve never heard of before and allows folks to feel intimate with the  morning show. 

Speedy: Spotify is truly bringing a unique listening experience to the world with The Get Up. It’s a style that’s fresh and provides a fun alternative to the current audio landscape. Nowhere else do you get a morning talk show with personalized music catered to you. The fresh format, coupled with the camaraderie between Xavier, Kat, and myself, makes for a truly fun, informative, and entertaining adventure. 

X: I’m excited to help people get up in the morning and ease into their day with a smile. We want you in on the conversations we will have around the news and pop culture stories you need to know, and you’ll get to know me, Kat, and Speedy in a special way. 

I’m also hyped about the fact that our show incorporates the latest tech that brings together our conversations with your personalized music—curated for each listener of The Get Up by the top music editors in the world. I know because I’ve worked side by side with them for the last four years. The Get Up is the best of both worlds: a fun and interesting convo that informs plus great music based on what you already listen to!