Spotify Deepens Video Integration with Global Music Video Charts, Full-Length Uploads, and Pitching Tool
Spotify is significantly expanding its commitment to visual content, introducing a suite of new features designed to enhance artist capabilities and fan engagement, including the launch of its Music Video…
BTS’ ‘NORMAL’ Music Video Sets Spotify Single-Day Streaming Record
The record-breaking single is the second from the group’s critically acclaimed fifth studio album, ARIRANG, which itself debuted atop the Billboard 200 earlier this year. The success of "NORMAL" comes…
Toby Keith’s Courtesy of the Red White and Blue Reaches Number One on US Spotify as Nation Celebrates 250th Anniversary
The United States of America marked its 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026, with a historic surge in patriotic sentiment that translated directly into the digital music landscape, propelling Toby…
The Resurgence of British and Irish Music: Spotify’s Andy Sloan-Vincent on Export Growth and Artist Development
The British and Irish music industries have witnessed a remarkable resurgence over the past 18 months, emerging from a period characterized by industry uncertainty and a relative lull in global…
Lucian Grainge Chats New Spotify Partnership, AI & Likeness Rights at Greater Together LA Keynote
Hollywood, CA – In a pivotal moment for the evolving music industry, Sir Lucian Grainge, Chairman and CEO of Universal Music Group (UMG), detailed a groundbreaking licensing deal with streaming…
Spotify and Universal Music sign “landmark” deal enabling fan-made AI covers and remixes
A transformative licensing agreement between Spotify and Universal Music Group (UMG) was announced yesterday, May 21st, 2026, during Spotify’s annual Investor Day presentation, setting a new precedent for the integration…
Drake Shatters Spotify Records with Iceman Album and "Make Them Cry" Single in Unprecedented 2026 Release Blitz
On May 15, 2026, Canadian superstar Drake unequivocally cemented his unparalleled dominance in the global music landscape, shattering multiple single-day streaming records on Spotify with the surprise release of his…
The Deals: Spotify to Host Workouts on-Platform With Peloton Pact; ElevenLab Names New Series D Investors
The Orchard, a leading global music distribution and artist services company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment, has announced its acquisition of OniMusic, a prominent Brazilian Christian music…














