I was reminded last week that we are just under 5 months until Christmas. And that means we are rounding 3rd base on the year to another Spotify Wrapped, which usually arrives in early December.

Anyone else think about who might be in their top 5 for the year? I do, excessively.

Some artists I listen to more than others week in/week out, so there’s a better chance for those artists and bands to rate high on my Wrapped.

I’m looking at you Style Council. I can almost guarantee TSC will make yet another appearance in my top 5 - perhaps even a repeat of last year at #1.

I enjoy the holiday season, which is fast-approaching, and with it another edition of Spotify Wrapped. I tend to think about Spotify’s personalized ‘year in music’ all the time as I crisscross the platform, but definitely things start to heat up as we get ready to wave summer goodbye and welcome the fall… and Wrapped!

Have a nice day and great weekend. 😀

★In the SPOTlight★

🔥 Spotify Debuts Separate Play and Shuffle Buttons

Spotify is fully separating its play and shuffle buttons — but only for Premium subscribers. The company is beginning to roll out individual buttons for the two functions, which will replace the combined play / shuffle button that’s currently at the top of playlists and artist pages. The change is expected to hit Android and iOS devices “in the coming weeks.

🔥 Where Will Spotify Be in 5 Years?

Spotify has a goal of reaching 1 billion users and could achieve this by 2027.

🔥 Spotify launches new campaign in four languages

Spotify has launched a new campaign in four languages – Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam – to highlight how music can uplift moods, and positively impact our state of mind in specific moments.

🔥 Takeaways from Spotify’s Evolution And Trajectory

Spotify has many competitors, yet, it has maintained itself as a leading name in the market.

🗣 Podcast Action 🗣

RapCaviar Video Podcast to Launch on Spotify

Spotify collaborates with Asiaville to launch 'Create with Anchor'

Fill Your Queue With the Best Podcasts of 2022 (So Far)

🎧 The Playlist List 🎧

Spotify’s “Discovered On” section is misunderstood and under utilized

On Spotify, not all playlist pitching is created equal

💡 Tips & Tricks 💡

With Spotify Music Converter, you can record and save all your favorite music

How To Make Spotify’s Sleep Timer Part of Any Bedtime Routine

Spotify Blend not working? Here’s how to fix it

💰 Spotify Stock 💰

Spotify Thrived Where Facebook, Snap and Roku All Slipped

Spotify’s audio ad revenue shows possibility for more growth

🖌 Design Notes 🖌

Spotify Jukebox boasting a curved display brings house parties to your desk

🔥 Extra News 🔥

After 16 Years, Spotify Is Finally Adding the Feature Everyone Actually Wants. There's Just 1 Catch

Why are streams reported on a 24 hour delay inside Spotify For Artists?

Why Is It Called Spotify?

Make Your At-Home Dance Party Complete With Philips Hue + Spotify

Road to the PGA Tour: Living out of his car in a Walmart parking lot and rapping on Spotify

🎵 New Adventures 🎵

Don't Play That Song Aretha Franklin

Baby, It's Tonight Jude Cole

I Met A Girl Wheat

Have a Cigar Pink Floyd

I've Got You Covered Sugar & The Hi Lows

Smuggler's Blues Glenn Frey

Don't Misunderstand Me Rossington Collins Band

Do What I Gotta Do Ralph Tresvant

The Royal Scam Steely Dan

📧 Get in touch 📧

If you have a question, idea, request, or simply a desire to chat about Spotify, please email me at jeff.spotifynewsletter@gmail.com.

😀 Have a Nice Weekend! 😀