Coldplay and Brian Eno curate playlists to combat climate change
Coldplay, Brian Eno and Anna Calvi have joined a campaign using playlists to encourage action against climate change.
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Global recorded music market brushed off Covid-19 in bumper 2020
The global recorded music market celebrated its sixth consecutive year of growth despite widespread disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Scots language is fighting back from the brink and is now officially recognised on Spotify
Generations of people across the north-east have grown up speaking in the Scots language which they have shared with their families and friends.
Spotify says streaming must stay affordable to avoid ‘pushing’ people to piracy
Raising the price of music streaming could risk driving people back towards illegal downloading, MPs were told on Tuesday.
Music streaming giants ‘open’ to alternative ways for paying artists
Spotify has said it is open to alternative models for calculating how artists should be paid amid concerns about how little emerging musicians are able to earn.
Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen team up for Spotify podcast
Barack Obama has teamed up with Bruce Springsteen for a new podcast series on Spotify, the music streaming giant said.
Country star Morgan Wallen suspended from label after shouting racial slur
Country music star Morgan Wallen has been suspended indefinitely from his label and his music pulled from streaming services after a video surfaced of him shouting a racial slur.
Country music star Morgan Wallen suspended from label after racial slur
Country music star Morgan Wallen has been suspended indefinitely from his label after a video surfaced of him shouting a racial slur.
Chic frontman Nile Rodgers to give evidence in streaming inquiry
Chic frontman Nile Rodgers will appear in front of MPs as part of an inquiry into the impact of streaming giants such as Spotify and Apple Music.
Spotify Wrapped 2020: How to find your most listened to artists, songs and podcasts
Spotify Wrapped is back, giving users of the popular music streaming service the chance to find out their top tracks and podcasts of the last 12 months.
Spotify reveals the year’s most streamed artists, songs and albums
Spotify has released its most popular artists, songs and albums of the year, with Canadian megastar Drake topping the UK list.
MPs to examine impact of streaming on the music industry
MPs are to examine the impact of streaming giants such as Spotify and Apple Music on the music industry.
Taylor Swift’s Folklore sells over 1.3 million copies in 24 hours, label says
Taylor Swift’s surprise new album Folklore sold more than 1.3 million copies worldwide within 24 hours of release, her record label said.
Aberdeen band’s new single gets American airplay
An Aberdeen band have released their latest single on streaming platforms today.
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.
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.