The K-pop group BTS has set a new record, with their album 'ARIRANG' becoming the fastest album by a group to surpass one billion streams on Spotify.

K-pop group BTS has continued its successful run, holding the top position on Spotify's music charts for a second consecutive week.

Spotify is being pressed to clarify its stance on AI-generated content, particularly concerning its 'AI-DJ' feature and the broader issue of 'AI-slop.' The company is expected to provide transparency regarding its use of artificial intelligence in content creation.

K-pop group ENHYPEN is set to host the first series of HYBE's new Spotify video podcast show, 'The Blood Diary,' a mystery program where fans help the band identify a liar among them.

Franco-American jazz and soul singer China Moses has spoken about her deep reservations regarding streaming platforms like Spotify, explaining her decision to keep her music off these services.

Nigerian music star Tems has achieved a new career milestone, becoming the most listened-to African artist on Spotify with over 40.1 million monthly listeners.

Icelandic musician Bubbi Morthens has expressed his belief that Spotify is headed for collapse, sharing his thoughts in an interview with Morgunblaðið.

Several new tech products and gadgets, including Vivo Y21 & Y11 phones and Spotify SongDNA, were launched today, March 25, 2026.

All fourteen tracks from BTS's "Arirang" have successfully landed on Spotify's daily top songs global chart.

K-pop sensation BTS reunited in the U.S. for the first time in four years, performing an intimate show at an exclusive Spotify event in New York City.

Music streaming giant Spotify faces increasing cultural and economic pressures despite its expanding market hegemony, with critics describing its system as opaque and a 'terrifying monopoly'.

Spotify has laid off 15 people, representing about 3% of its podcasting staff, according to Bloomberg.

South Korean group BTS has achieved impressive global success with their new album "Arirang" on Spotify, reportedly surpassing Harry Styles but remaining behind Taylor Swift. Fans in Dubai have reacted with excitement to the "Arirang" comeback, expressing hopes for a 2027 tour stop.

All songs from BTS's new album, 'Arirang,' have secured the top 14 spots on Spotify’s Daily Top Songs Global Chart, setting a new record for a K-pop act.

BTS's new album 'ARIRANG' broke multiple Spotify records upon its release. A review of the album highlights its homage to the group's early hip-hop days and its promise for the future.

The Korean supergroup’s long-awaited new album arrived on March 20.

A Seeking Alpha analyst has issued new ratings, including upgrades and downgrades, for several prominent companies such as Microsoft, Spotify, Ulta Beauty, and PagerDuty.

The Magpies head to the Spotify Camp Nou bidding to book their place in the quarter-finals after last week's 1-1 first leg draw at St. James' Park.Influential Italian playmaker Tonali missed United's ...

The platform recorded 30.3 billion streams and more than 1.6 billion listening hours for Nigerian music in 2025, reflecting growing global demand and stronger engagement from local audiences. The post Nigerian artistes cash in on streaming boom with ₦60 billion Spotify earnings appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Spotify Announces BTS SWIMSIDE Event In New York City On March 23  Forbes

A reader asks about the actual impact of the Swedish home PC reform from the late 90s, specifically questioning its influence on the rise of companies like Spotify.

Bad Bunny, BLACKPINK, Huntr/x, Rosalía and more have all helped turn the tide The post Spotify reports growing surge of non-English pop music on global chart appeared first on NME.

"The takeaway here is that music has become increasingly borderless," Spotify's Joe Hadley says of the company's latest loud and clear report released Wednesday

BTS And Spotify Launch ‘SWIMSIDE’ Campaign Ahead Of ‘ARIRANG’ Album  Forbes

The one-night event took place at Tipstar Dome Chiba on March 7.

A text message scam falsely claiming Spotify and Google podcast voting has been exposed, leading to victims entering passwords on fake sites and experiencing account takeovers and bank fraud.

Global audio streaming platform Spotify used the celebration of its five years of operations in Nigeria, to unveil a new data highlighting explosive rise in the way people listen to Nigerian sounds. The post Afrobeats streams jump 5,022% appeared first on Vanguard News.

Spotify and Liquid Death collaborated to create a unique urn featuring a Bluetooth speaker, designed for playing music after death. The product quickly sold out within days of its release.

St. Vincent will also give a DJ set, while Lainey Wilson and Nick Jonas will have sit-down conversations with Spotify execs throughout SXSW.

‘I’m grateful to Taylor Swift, and others who have covered it, for introducing it to a new generation. Three billion streams on Spotify is astonishing!’ I was going through a divorce and living in a hotel in West Hollywood when my manager said Warner Brothers were seeking songs for the movie City of Angels. They already had U2, Peter Gabriel and Alanis Morissette, so I thought getting a track on there would draw attention to us. Warners showed me the film and it was like Wim Wenders’ Wings of...

Spotify unveils its years-long partnership with The Push, and reveals its Turn Up Aus program had generated 223 million more streams of domestic music in Australia for 2024-25.

Wall Street analysts have upgraded Spotify while downgrading First Solar, reflecting new assessments of their stock performance.

Following the M.A.M.A. awards, their organizer Martynas Tyla shared exciting news about significant changes on Spotify.

The debate about who currently holds the crown in Ghanaian music has been settled, not by critics, not by radio play, but by the cold, hard data of what Ghanaians actually press play on. As Spotify celebrates five years in Ghana, the numbers reveal that we are living in the Black Sherif era. Since the […]

The data also point to a sharp expansion in listening activity, rising consumption of local-language music and fast-growing audiences for multiple genres, driven largely by young users with high discovery habits. The post Asake, Wizkid, Seyi Vibez, Burna Boy, Davido are most- most-streamed artistes in Nigeria since 2021- Spotify appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Jimin of BTS passed 2.3 billion plays on Spotify with his solo single “Who,” a first for an Asian solo artist without a featured collaborator. “Who” is the main track from his second solo set “Muse,” which also reached a milestone of 3.8 billion plays, also a first for a Korean-language solo effort. Jimin rolled out the album in July 2024, charting 33 weeks on Billboard’s Hot 100, in the longest run for a K-pop solo singer at the time, peaking at No. 12. Meanwhile, Jungkook went past 2.8 billion

Spotify is under pressure due to concerns about its association with Trumpism and denialism, while investors fear a stall in growth despite strong revenues, leading to artist frustration.

Spotify's stock has dropped by 40%, leading to discussions on whether investors should buy the dip or consider divesting.

Bad Bunny is scheduled to perform Spotify's inaugural Billions Club Live performance in Asia, with a setlist featuring his billion-stream hits for fans in Tokyo.

Brands like Toteme are becoming more popular as investment dressing resurges. Edward Berthelot/Getty Images Workwear is recalibrating to styles that balance comfort with a more polished look. The tightening job market and return-to-office mandates have chipped away at pandemic casualness. Employees may also be using more polished workwear to create a boundary between work and home. Dress for the job you want to… keep? In a job market where power has shifted toward employers, at least one thing remains within an employee's control: how they choose to show up to work. With layoffs and slow hiring shaping the labor market and RTO mandates pulling employees back into offices, experts say workers are dressing more carefully to project competence. In periods of uncertainty, clothing is less about comfort and self-expression, and more about job security, Lizzy Bowring, a creative strategist and trend forecaster, told Business Insider. "Dressing smarter serves as career risk management," she said. The business casual era gave way to full-on casual Business casual had an era — a long one. Over the past 30 years, suits and ties have given way to blazers and sweaters in many white-collar industries. By the early 2000s, the casual look was ubiquitous in tech. Think Mark Zuckerberg's signature gray T-shirt, hoodie, and jeans. Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg delivers the opening keynote address at the f8 Developer Conference April 21, 2010 Justin Sullivan/Getty Images When the pandemic hit, casual dressing went from trend to default. There was no need to dress up for your living room. But times are different now. Workers are being called back into the office, and the franzied "Great Resignation" period post-pandemic, when employers were scrambling to retain staff and thrust into bidding wars to scoop up talent, is well behind us. The balance of power has shifted from employee to employer. US businesses are hiring at one of the slowest rates since 2013, and the early impact of AI is beginning to show up. Last month saw more layoffs than any January since 2009, as big companies like Amazon and Citi announced plans to cut thousands of jobs. Because of this, "employees are becoming more conscious of how they present themselves, not because they're being told to, but because uncertainty changes behaviour," Frances Li, founder and director of Biscuit Recruitment, a boutique recruitment agency based in London and New York, told Business Insider. Recalibration, not return An example of a more tailored silhouette is the oversized blazer, pictured here on content creator and writer Alba Garavito Torre. Edward Berthelot/Getty Images Still, experts say we aren't seeing a full return to suits and straight-cut dresses. Trend forecaster Lizzy Bowring describes this as an "'intentional recalibration' — blending comfort with sharper silhouettes, structured tailoring and more deliberate styling." The jacket you once wore over a T-shirt to look smarter for a Zoom meeting is now shifting to a more tailored look, said Bowring. Think oversized blazers and fitted dresses. Fashion's messaging is reflecting this. There's a focus on tailoring and silhouette-forming pieces across luxury brands like Prada, Saint Laurent, and Bottega Veneta, she said. A model walks the runway at Bottega Veneta's Spring/Summer 2026 fashion show at Milan Fashion Week in September. Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images Economic uncertainty has also revived interest in investment dressing: wardrobe staples that work in the office and beyond, cut with precision and built to last. Brands like The Row and Toteme have gained cultural relevance by positioning their pieces as investments, reinforcing the appeal of clothing "that communicates stability, longevity and professional credibility," Bowring added. TikTok content about what to wear to the office and why it matters has also grown in popularity. Younger members of Gen Z, entering office settings for the first time, are questioning how to balance their personal style with work-appropriate attire. Grace McCarrick, a content creator who delivers soft skills training to companies such as Uber and Spotify, said her TikTok videos on being intentional with your appearance at work have been some of her most viral — garnering hundreds of thousands of views. @graceforpersonalityhires The cheat no one is telling you about- you don’t have to look super polished if you look rich. In the north east, the look tends to be a bit dull lol but do what feels right for you ♬ original sound - grace mccarrick "It is so complicated to move up and get noticed in the workforce today," she said. The idea of 'dressing for success' is one of the only levers you can control to help you progress at work, she added. "People who put in the effort stand out like neon signs. They've upped their charisma factor by simply not being as schlubby as everyone else. They could be the most awkward person, but because they look good in a sea of wrinkled khakis with black sneaker 'dress shoes,' they're magnetic," she said. Setting boundaries Formal dress is also a way for employees to clearly distinguish between work and home life. "Work wear cues a performance state, whereas home wear signals a relaxation state," Hajo Adam, an organizational psychologist and professor at the University of Bath, told Business Insider. This separation might help people to actually switch off when work finishes. So, once the clock strikes 5 p.m. — go ahead, loosen up, and hang up your blazer, whether your desk is in the office or in your living room. Read the original article on Business Insider

Apple is getting in on the rise of the video podcast. The tech company is set to start rolling out video on its popular podcast app. It comes over 20 years after Apple first started supporting podcasts via iTunes and launched a standalone app in 2012. The move comes as the battle for video podcast […]

When developers stop typing and start conversing with AI  Tehran Times

The "Good Tech" newsletter's April 8 edition provides advice on how to discover new music online without relying solely on algorithms from platforms like Spotify, YouTube Music, or Apple Music.

K-pop artist T.O.P's first solo full-length album, 'Another Dimension,' released on April 3, has demonstrated strong performance on music charts and platforms, including 1.47 million Spotify streams on its release day.

K-pop group BTS has maintained its top position on Spotify's global weekly charts for the second consecutive week with their latest album, 'Arirang'. The septet's album remained atop three of the platform's charts, including Weekly Top Albums Global.

K-pop group Enhypen's song 'XO (Only If You Say Yes)' has achieved over 200 million streams on Spotify, marking the sixth time the group has reached this milestone with one of their tracks.

A man from North Carolina has pleaded guilty to an $8 million fraud scheme against Spotify, which involved using bots to manipulate streaming numbers.

Spotify has introduced a new 'Artist Profile Protection' feature designed to give musicians greater control over their identity and tackle the issue of misattributed music on the platform.

Jin, a member of BTS, has reached 1.2 billion streams on Spotify with his second solo EP "Echo," which also debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 chart.

Kanye West finally drops 'Bully' on Youtube Music even before Spotify debut  Geo News

Amid a stock market sell-off, Wall Street analysts are identifying and recommending specific growth and retail stocks as buying opportunities, with Oppenheimer bullish on Target Hospitality stock and Bank of America betting on Nebius. New reports detail top research calls for various companies, including undervalued large-cap stocks with high-growth grades.

Spotify is set to roll out a new feature called 'SongDNA' cards for all users worldwide by the end of April, providing more information about songs.

The new feature is designed to prevent "content mismatch," a common issue for artists that's been exacerbated by generative AI tools.

K-pop sensation BTS returned to the US stage for an exclusive Spotify showcase in New York, following their comeback show in Seoul for their new album.

Spotify has announced further job cuts within its podcast division, affecting 15 employees across The Ringer and Spotify Studios, representing about 3% of the podcast organization.

Spotify has announced further job cuts within its podcast division, affecting 15 employees, or about 3% of the podcast organization, with layoffs occurring at The Ringer and Spotify Studios.

The Roxette song 'It Must Have Been Love' has surpassed one billion streams on Spotify, marking a significant milestone for the iconic track.

BTS takes over Spotify with entire tracklist from new 'Arirang' album  Korea JoongAng Daily

Los blaugrana vuelve a jugar en el Spotify Camp Nou tras la gran victoria de Champions ante el Newcastle. ¿Cómo afrontarán este partido de competición nacional? Lo puedes ver en Dazn

Spotify is beginning to test a new interface that will allow users to specify what music they want to hear more or less often, giving them more control over recommendations.

The announcements come days ahead of the release of Arirang on Mar 20, BTS’ first album in more than three years.

BTS To Perform First US Comeback Event With 1,000 Of Their Top Fans At Spotify's SWIMSIDE  Forbes

The full band of superstars is hitting the stage at an exclusive Spotify event in New York

ChatGPT app integrations: How to connect Spotify, Canva and other apps  Khaleej Times

New data from Spotify shows that English is no longer dominant on the streaming service. Among the most popular songs last year are songs sung in sixteen languages, which is significantly more languages than in the year...

Songs in 16 languages featured in the global chart last year, as genres like Brazilian Funk explode.

Analysts are evaluating whether Spotify will be able to achieve more than 20% annual free cash flow growth, a key indicator for its future financial health.

Benito touched down in Japan for the fourth live iteration of Spotify’s ‘Billions Club,’ underscoring just how global the "Tití Me Preguntó" hitmaker has become

Your weekly roundup of promotions, hires and exits across music. This go-round? Big moves at SMP, Electric Feel, Pipeline, Better Noise, NAMM and more.

An article examines whether Spotify Technology S.A. (SPOT) is a good stock investment, likely reviewing its financial health and growth prospects.

Morissette will headline a Spotify 20th anniversary party, while Johnson will perform to celebrate the premiere of his new documentary

Another link for Anna's Archive has gone down, following legal action and the blocking of its main URL after the portal took responsibility for scraping Spotify data last year.

New AI tools are causing a stock market downturn for software companies, but Spotify's chief architect, Niklas Gustavsson, views the change positively, calling it the biggest transformation in thirty years.

A 61 anni torna in vetta con Fedez: “Dopo 36 anni questo è un sogno. Primo su Spotify è un miracolo, mi sento l’uomo più felice del mondo”

Spotify has partnered with Liquid Death to introduce the 'Eternal Playlist Urn,' a limited-edition urn designed to allow individuals to 'depart with music,' sparking discussions about 'post-mortem capitalism.'

Spotify has rolled out a new feature that allows users to arrange songs in playlists based on logical connections like rhythm or key, aiming to improve the music listening experience.

Singer Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has emerged as the most-streamed artist on Spotify Nigeria.

Team USA's thrilling OT win against Canada for Olympic gold has fans from sea to shining sea feeling damn proud to be American ... 'cause Spotify tells TMZ Sports that streams for pro-'Merica tunes have skyrocketed following the Olympic closing…

Spotify (SPOT) has reported continued near-term advertising weakness, impacting its financial performance.

Spotify and YouTube's streaming data for 2025 shows some interesting variations in listening habits.

Rookie boy band Cortis has quickly reached 100 million streams on Spotify within just 45 days of 2026, according to Big Hit Music.

“How Long Gone,” the proudly bicoastal elite podcast hosted by Chris Black and Jason Stewart, is expanding into video. In conjunction with Talkhouse and Amplify Pictures, the hosts have launched a new format shot a news-desk studio in Los Angeles. The video series, titled “How Long Gone Today,” will be distributed on YouTube and Spotify, […]

A compilation of the best moments from Bad Bunny's global tour, including surprise hits and resolved rivalries.

Candace Owens has raised questions about whether Erika Kirk was behind the removal of The Charlie Kirk Show from major podcast platforms like Spotify, Apple, and YouTube, though no proof has linked her to the action.

A yearner through and through, Rob Deniel makes good use of his title as Spotify’s latest Tatak Pinoy Live headliner to spread love in all its forms

A teaser has been released for 'Billions Club Live With Bad Bunny: A Concert Film,' which is set to arrive on Spotify this week.

While market leader Spotify is valued at nearly 100 billion euros, many music creators receive minimal compensation, sparking a discussion about fairer alternatives in the booming streaming industry.

K-pop group NewJeans' 2022 hit song "Ditto" has surpassed 900 million plays on Spotify, marking their second song to reach this milestone after "OMG."

K-Pop sensation BTS has made a highly successful return following their military service, with their latest album, 'Arirang,' achieving 479 million streams, selling a million copies in just 10 minutes, and setting a new Spotify debut record for a K-Pop project, with an upcoming tour aiming for Taylor Swift-level figures.

Nigerian music star Tems has achieved a new career milestone, becoming the most listened-to African artist globally on Spotify with over 40.1 million monthly listeners.

Spotify's (SPOT) stock has experienced a decline, attributed to investor concerns regarding the company's recent pricing actions.

Young Dublin singer-songwriter Lucy McWilliams, 24, has achieved 11 million streams on Spotify, successfully developing an international fan base for her music.

Billboard Canada has announced the opening of nominations for its 2026 Power Players list, alongside reports on Spotify's earnings for Canadian artists and discussions surrounding Canada's Online Streaming Act.

Spotify's 'Streamshare' payment model is reportedly enabling African artists to become millionaires, demonstrating that global recognition is not a prerequisite for financial success in the streaming era.

Just two days after their reunion concert in Seoul, K-pop sensation BTS held their first U.S. concert in four years at an intimate, invite-only Spotify event in New York City.

K-pop sensation BTS has reached a new milestone, with their song 'Life Goes On' surpassing 1 billion streams on Spotify, marking the sixth track from the group to achieve this feat.

Spotify has initiated staff reductions within its podcast group, impacting employees in the division.

Turkish construction firm Limak has begun a collective dismissal process (ERE) that will impact 370 employees in Spain over two years, citing a lack of new projects, though the works on Spotify Camp Nou will not be affected.

Joshua Baraka has taken the lead on Spotify, challenging and surpassing Diamond's long-held dominance in music streaming.

Spotify is focusing on artificial intelligence, including a recent deal with ChatGPT, as a key strategy to differentiate itself and retain subscribers in the competitive music streaming market.

One day after “BTS Comeback Live: Arirang,” the group's first full-group performance in three years, BTS is on its way to the “Spotify x BTS: Swimside” event in New York, departing via Incheon…

‘Nigerian artists earned N60 billion from Spotify last year’  The Guardian Nigeria News

Thousands of students in Austria are participating in a three-week experiment to abstain from smartphones, foregoing apps like TikTok, WhatsApp, and Spotify. As the experiment nears its end, reports are emerging on how the 72,000 participants are coping with the challenges of digital detox.

Nigerian artists generated more than N60 billion in revenue from music streaming on Spotify in 2025, according to new data released by the global streaming platform in its annual Loud & Clear report. The post Nigerian artists rake in N60bn on Spotify in 2025 — Report appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nigerian artists earned over N60 billion from Spotify in 2025, a 140% increase over two years, according to a new report. Discover the global rise of Niger Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-artistes-generated-n60bn-from-spotify-streams-in-2025-report/

K-pop sensation BTS and streaming platform Spotify are collaborating on a 'Swimside' themed cruise event set to take place on Seoul's Han River from March 27 to 29.

Spotify paid out a record $11 billion to the music industry in 2025, bringing the streaming giant’s 20-year total to nearly $70 billion.

In its latest annual report, the streaming giant calls itself "the largest driver of the industry’s continued growth."

The Puerto Rican superstar’s Japan debut drew roughly 2,300 top listeners and celebrity guests for an invite-only show near Tokyo.

Spotify (SPOT) announced its Q4 2025 earnings, reporting 751 million monthly active users (MAUs) and 290 million paid subscribers.

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Bruno Mars katkaisee kymmenen vuoden sooloalbumi­taukonsa riskittömällä albumilla, jolta puuttuvat huippubiisit.

MGP winner Jonas Lovv is now topping Spotify's list of the most viral songs in Norway right now. The winning song "Ya Ya Ya" has so far over 300,000 plays on Spotify. The song is also included...

Spotify launched a funeral urn with a Bluetooth speaker to play the favorite songs of those who have passed away. There were only 150 units and they all sold out in less than a week.

Plus, Xavi's corridos breakthrough hit "La Diabla" joins Spotify's Billions Club.

Muzikos atlikėjos Karina Milė ir Goda Sabutytė-Alijeva nesutinka su teismo sprendimu atmesti jų ieškinį dėl beveik 15 tūkst. eurų negautų pajamų ir 970 eurų nuostolių priteisimo.

La classifica di Top 50 Italia della piattaforma vede sul podio “Male necessario”, “Tu mi piaci tanto” di Sayf e “Prima che” di Nayt.

Spotify and Liquid Death have introduced a functional urn called the 'Urn of Eternal Playlist,' which features a built-in Bluetooth speaker for playing music in the afterlife.

Streaming giant Spotify and canned water brand Liquid Death have collaborated on a unique publicity stunt, offering a $500 branded urn for those looking to 'redefine the afterlife experience.'

Spotify has introduced a new AI feature that allows users to create personalized playlists by entering prompts, such as 'mood-boosting indie pop for getting ready for a night out with friends'.

Le Sserafim has garnered 400 million plays on Spotify with “Smart,” according to Source Music on Monday. It marks the group’s fourth song to reach the milestone, following “Antifragile,” “Perfect Night” and “Crazy.” “Smart” is part of Le Sserafim's third EP, “Easy,” from 2024. The mini album spent five weeks on the Billboard 200, peaking at No. 8, while the side track logged 12 weeks on both the Billboard 200 and Global 200 Excl. US, hitting as high as No. 39 and No. 21, respectively. The five-t

Streaming data from Spotify and YouTube for 2025 reveals interesting variations in music listening habits across different regions, such as Scotland's preference for Oasis and Newcastle's for Sam Fender.

Spotify's The Ringer is launching a new video podcast, 'Wait a Second…,' hosted by Jason Concepcion, focusing on conspiracy theories and true crime.

Sia has been recognized as Australia's top export on Spotify in 2025, marking the second time she has topped the Global Impact List for Australian recording artists.

Lone Pine Capital LLC has reported new share stakes in Spotify Technology and Medline, while dissolving its position in Starbucks.

Apple on Monday announced that it will bring a new integrated video podcast experience to Apple Podcasts this spring.

Spotify Technology S.A. (SPOT) has reported robust results, which has increased confidence among analysts.