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Spotify is now much better for podcast fans – here are the 3 really useful new features you should try today

By Rowan Davies published

Spotify's new podcast features bring you closer to the shows you love, while exposing you to new podcasts to add to your library.

Spotify HiFi: release date rumors, price predictions, and everything we know so far

By Rowan Davies last updated

It's been five years since Spotify announced its Spotify HiFi tier, and we have yet to take advantage of its lossless audio. Here's everything we know.

Spotify steps up its plan to be the new MTV — music videos are rolling out whether you want them or not

By Rowan Davies published

After nearly two years, music videos are coming to Spotify in the US and Canada, but is it what users actually want?

I tried Spotify’s new ‘Follow Along’ feature that combines audiobooks with music, but it’s missing one key ingredient

By Rowan Davies published

Spotify is merging audiobooks with popular music with its new 'Follow-Along' experience - these are my first impressions.

Spotify finally lets you remove individual songs from your algorithm – and now I can stop myself getting side-tracked by my guilty pleasure listens

By Rowan Davies published

The new feature allows you to have more control over your taste profile, and help shape a more accurate Spotify Wrapped recap.

Spotify could soon let you hide its most annoying new button – and fans couldn't be more relieved

By Rowan Davies published

Is Spotify finally allowing you to get rid of the Create button? Here's what we know so far about the new function.

Nobody asked for this – Spotify gets new Messages feature as fans wait in vain for HiFi upgrade

By Mark Wilson published

Spotify has announced a new Messages feature for its free and Premium users that lets you DM friends, but fans aren't convinced.

Spotify introduces face-scanning age checks for UK users, as some furious fans threaten to return to piracy

By Rowan Davies published

Spotify is the latest app to comply with the UK's Online Safety Act, with users being asked to verify their age in order to access the platform's adult content.

Spotify Wrapped 2025 is almost here, but it needs to make these 3 changes to avoid last year’s epic fail

By Rowan Davies, Rowan Davies published

Spotify made some huge mistakes with last year's music roundup, let's hope it doesn't repeat them for Wrapped 2025.

I'm a working musician, and as Spotify says it's not to blame for how little artists make from streaming, here's how you can really support your favorite bands

By Carrie Marshall last updated

Spotify says middlemen are taking all the streaming money. That's only partly true…

'Our existing subscriptions are plenty enough for us': Spotify CEO seems to pour water on mooted 'Superfan' subscription arriving any time soon

By Carrie Marshall published

Why has Spotify suddenly gone cold on this "huge opportunity"?

Spotify just launched its most powerful playlist creator yet – here are 3 things you should know about Prompted Playlists

By Rowan Davies published

Spotify just revealed a new feature that lets you create playlists that refresh frequently, and I'm beyond excited.

Spotify admits it made mistakes with your Wrapped 2024 – here's what could change this year

By Rowan Davies published

Spotify addressed the negative user feedback to its Wrapped 2024, and it's already thinking about ways to improve this year's music recap.

A strange new Taylor Swift playlist has appeared in Spotify – here’s how to find it and why it’s a new era for music streaming

By Rowan Davies published

A new Taylor Swift album is coming our way, and the singer is teasing it in this mysterious new Spotify playlist.

Spotify's price may rise in some countries – and you might also pay more for Premium 'add-ons' soon anyway

By Carrie Marshall published

Premium users may be getting mysterious new features, though who knows when…

Spotify’s DJ feature has just got a much-needed upgrade, and it could totally change my mind on the AI music tool

By Rowan Davies published

Spotify's AI DJ has just got it's first major upgrade. Now you can request music just by using your voice.

Your 2024 Spotify Playlist in a Bottle is ready to be opened: here's how to find yours

By Rowan Davies published

Spotify's Playlist in a Bottle feature is back, and your 2024 music time capsule is waiting to be unveiled.

Spotify’s Premium Family plan just got a big upgrade for parents – and it could save their Spotify Wrapped, too

By Rowan Davies published

Managed accounts for Spotify Premium Family are coming to more markets, but it's more than just a parental control feature.

Is Spotify finally fixing one of its most annoying features? This is how it could be improving its shuffle function

By Rowan Davies published

Spotify could be making more changes to its shuffle button, allowing you to have a more 'random' playback experience.

Your Spotify Wrapped 2024 is imminent, official teaser reveals – here's when to expect it

By Mark Wilson published

Spotify has rolled out a new teaser hinting at the release date for its Wrapped 2024 roundup, as rumors predict the exact day.

Spotify AI DJ is getting another slew of useful tools, but I’m still hooked on its audio mixing feature

By Rowan Davies published

Spotify AI DJ gets typed requests and personalized prompts, as well as music requests for its Spanish version, DJ Livi.

Your Spotify Wrapped 2025 data isn't wrong – the streaming giant just revealed all about how it's calculated

By David Nield published

Spotify has revealed more details about the data and statistical tricks it uses to produce your Wrapped.

Spotify Wrapped 2025 live as it happened – all the new features plus our reactions to this year’s recap

By Rowan Davies last updated

The first Spotify Wrapped 2025 teasers have landed, suggesting the music recap could land very soon – here's what we know so far.

Spotify's AI-narrated audiobooks have me worried for the future of music

By John-Anthony Disotto last updated

Spotify is expanding its AI-narrated audiobook offering, and that might just be a hint at what's to come.

No, Spotify Premium won't be getting ads: subscribers can relax as Spotify debunks rumors

By Rowan Davies published

Spotify has given its subscribers reassurance that ads will not be coming to its Premium tier - but does this bug point to a tier shake-up?

Lady Gaga’s Spotify press conference is being live streamed today – here’s where you can watch Spotify’s big step forward in fan inclusion

By Rowan Davies published

No journalists, just Little Monsters everywhere

Spotify's new Smart Filters are the decluttering tools I've longed for, but they're missing one key element I can't get past

By Rowan Davies published

Spotify is bringing more organization tools for Your Library with the much-needed Smart Filters, but it's missing my saved songs.

It's the end of the road for Spotify Car Thing, and owners have just one month to request a refund

By Carrie Marshall published

Spotify Car Thing has issued its final goodbye message, but owners can still reach out for a refund (if they're quick).

Netflix celebrates Kpop Demon Hunters' Spotify Wrapped 2025 success with heartfelt HUNTR/X 'thank you' message – but some fans think it was made by AI

By Tom Power published

Spotify Wrapped 2025 reveals how popular Kpop Demon Hunters' soundtrack really was, and HUNTR/X want to thank you for your support.

Over 30% of all new music on Deezer is AI-generated – and most people can't tell the difference

By John-Anthony Disotto published

97% of people can't tell if music is AI-generated – and over 30% of all new tracks are.