Amazon Music is turning a fan’s listener history into something they can brag about, and that’s good news for artists. By making them easy to share, Amazon Music Insights can turn fans into marketers.
Spotify raises Premium price in a wide range of global markets after reporting an unprofitable Q2 2025. It’s Spotify’s third price hike in as many years. Spotify [NYSE: SPOT] stock closed up 5% Monday on the news.
Want to know how smart artists are getting more streams and traction on Spotify? This free masterclass reveals how to use Discovery Mode, Marquee, and Showcase to boost streams, grow your fanbase, and make every release count.
Spotify dropped some stats and advice on nurturing streaming Super Listeners last week. With the data comes a surprising takeaway on the importance of an artist’s most active fans, particularly when it comes to selling tickets to live shows.
Spotify offered a mixed report for Q2 2025. In response, Spotify [NYSE: SPOT] fell in pre-market trading Tuesday. Spotify paid subscribers grew by 8 million to 276 million in Q2 or 12% year on year. Total monthly active users grew 11% to 696 million year on year.
Looking to get music on Spotify playlists? This guide walks you how Spotify playlisting works, and proven strategies to increase your chances on getting your music out to new listeners.
As a fans move along the path from initial discovery to superfan, being active listener is an important milestone in the journey. As their own plans for superfans take shape, the streamer is helping artists identify and nurture Spotify Super Listeners.
AI Music is exploding on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and other streaming music platforms. AI bands and AI songs are now garnering millions of followers and streams.
Think landing a Spotify playlist is out of reach? In 2025, it’s all about strategy, timing, and knowing exactly what curators want, and this Guide to Get on a Spotify Editorial Playlist breaks it all down.
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