Issue causing Spotify and other popular apps to crash on iOS resolved
Spotify and a range of other apps can be accessed once again on iOS following a wide crashing issue earlier on Friday.
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Aberdeen band’s new single gets American airplay
An Aberdeen band have released their latest single on streaming platforms today.
Spotify investigating issue causing app to crash
Spotify is investigating an issue preventing some of its users from accessing the music streaming app.
Spotify launches new Duo subscription plan aimed at couples
Spotify is seeking to woo couples on to its music streaming platform with the launch of a duo subscription plan in the UK.
EU opens antitrust investigations into Apple Pay and App Store
The EU Commission has opened antitrust investigations into Apple’s App Store and its Apple Pay platform over concerns they stifle competition.
Joe Rogan’s podcast moving to Spotify
Joe Rogan has announced his wildly popular podcast is moving to Spotify.
Gomez star Tom Gray warns of ‘double whammy of income destruction’ for musicians
Gomez star Tom Gray has warned that musicians face a “double whammy of income destruction” as the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect both live performances and music licensing.
Over-55s fastest-growing group for taking up music streaming services – survey
Over-55s are the fastest-growing group of new users of subscription music streaming services, a survey has suggested.
NHS chief nurse welcomes Spotify playlists dedicated to frontline staff
England’s top nurse has welcomed the arrival of playlists dedicated to NHS frontline staff on Spotify, calling it a “great move” to show support.
Spotify pledges £8.5m to musicians hit by pandemic
Spotify has pledged up to 10 million US dollars (£8,560,300) to help artists impacted by the coronavirus outbreak.
Quarantined north-east musician pens song on experiences of coronavirus victims
A north-east man living in China has recorded a song inspired by the coronavirus outbreak.
Spotify offers age-safe music app to keep children away from harmful songs
Spotify is launching an app specifically designed to serve up age-appropriate audio for children.
Sean Paul reveals favourite Love Island contestant ahead of entry into the villa
Sean Paul has revealed that Shaughna Phillips is his favourite Love Island contestant ahead of his entry into the villa.
Three-year-old’s viral ‘Dinosaurs in Love’ song to be released as charity single
A song about dinosaurs written by a three-year-old girl is to be released on Spotify as a charity single after it went viral on social media.
Spotify tunes into pets with personalised playlists for furry friends
Spotify has pawfect news that will be music to your pet’s ears.
Spotify Wrapped 2019: How to find your most streamed songs of the year and decade
Spotify Wrapped is back, giving users of the popular music streaming service the chance to find out their top tracks of not just the last year, but the whole decade.
Five things you need to know about Dermot Kennedy
Dermot Kennedy is celebrating after his debut album, Without Fear, topped the UK charts.
Brainwaves help bartenders ‘read’ customers’ minds
Brainwave technology is being used to help indecisive cocktail fans pick the drink that best suits their palate.
Amazon Music introduces high definition audio subscription option
Amazon has introduced new high definition audio streaming options to its Amazon Music service, which it says will provide the “highest quality audio on-demand”.
Spotify removes widget feature from Android
Spotify does not appear to be singing to the tune of some music lovers with the removal of its Android widget.
Spotify Lite launched for users with older devices
Spotify has launched a new streamlined version of its music service aimed at users in countries where access to the latest devices and software is not as common.
Obamas to produce podcasts with Spotify
Barack Obama and wife Michelle have agreed a deal to exclusively produce podcasts for streaming platform Spotify through their production company.
Winners at British LGBT Awards revealed
Celebrities, athletes and activists have been honoured for supporting the LGBT community during a ceremony at the London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square.
Music app Spotify hits 100m paid user mark
Music streaming service Spotify has said its paying subscribers have reached 100 million for the first time, up 32% year-on-year and almost twice the latest figures from Apple Music.
Beyonce’s Lemonade arrives on Spotify and Apple Music
Beyonce’s critically acclaimed concept album Lemonade has arrived on Spotify and Apple Music, three years after its original release.
Spotify can and should be doing better on diversity, says company boss
A Spotify boss has said the streaming giant “can and should be doing better” on diversity.
Spotify hits back at ‘monopolist’ Apple in competition row
Spotify has labelled Apple a “monopolist” as the competition row between the music streaming service and the technology giant continues.
Apple labels Spotify anti-competition complaint ‘misleading rhetoric’
Apple has accused Spotify of seeking to keep the benefits of being on its App Store without “making any contributions to that marketplace” in response to an anti-competition complaint the music service filed with the European Commission (EC).
Spotify files anti-competition complaint against Apple’s 30% tax
Spotify has submitted a complaint against Apple to the European Commission (EC) arguing that the iPhone maker gives itself an unfair advantage by charging digital app rivals a 30% tax on purchases made through iOS.
Camila Cabello’s Havana is world’s best-selling digital single for 2018
Camila Cabello’s Havana has been named 2018’s best-selling digital single.