The streaming service said that, starting today, there will be over 650 long-form magazine articles (available in English only) from publications like Rolling Stone, The Atlantic, Vogue, Variety, Billboard, Vibe, GQ, Wired, Vanity Fair, and Pitchfork.
Spotify is partnering with Universal Music GroupοΏΌ to let Premium subscribers create AI-generated song covers and remixes, with participating artists receiving a share of the revenue.
Spotify will let creators distribute and monetize video podcasts on Apple Podcasts using Appleβs HLS streaming technology, without changing their existing workflows.
Spotify is adding fitness as its next major category, launching workout videos, playlists, and Peloton classes inside the app for free and Premium users.
Under the new Standard plan, subscribers will lose access to the audiobooks they've consumed when they unsubscribe. The Premium plan lets users keep the audiobooks theyβve listened to even if they unsubscribe.
Similar to the streaming giant's Music and Podcast Charts, the Audiobook Charts will be updated weekly and highlight the top audiobooks overall and by genre.
Spotify continues to test its AI-powered βPrompted Playlistβ feature, now rolling out the tool to Premium subscribers in the U.K., Ireland, Australia, and Sweden.
This is a strategic win for SeatGeek. With direct placement in the Spotify app, SeatGeek is positioned to reach millions of active music fans as they discover upcoming events, increasing the chances of converting listeners into ticket buyers.