Hello! Thanks for tuning in for the latest Spotify Newsletter. Hard to believe we’re closing in on the big #200.

Is anyone dabbling in the new Daylist, Spotify’s ever-evolving playlist that adapts to your moods throughout the day? It’s definitely a touch goofy with the funny subtitles, but the mix of songs I’m seeing are solid.

This morning I’m gifted with a Daylist titled: ‘jazz pop balearic friday early morning’

So that’s something.

No other rambling from me today - there’s lots of news.

But I did want to say thanks for subscribing - we share a passion for Spotify, and I like to think this is the #1 Spotify weekly review in the universe. If there’s something you’d like to see, please let me know! I’m open to ideas and suggestions -- especially as we barrel towards issue #200. My desire is to have a dedicated writer for a variety of Spotify content each week - to go along with the news digest. That's the plan.

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★ SPOTlight★

⭐️ Spotify code suggests HiFi tier is coming with lossless audio for $20 / month

Spotify’s long-awaited HiFi tier could feature 24-bit lossless audio, AI playlists, advanced mixing tools, and more.

⭐️ SXSW Sydney Opens Doors to Spotify House

Spotify will assume a physical presence for SXSW Sydney next month, with the streaming music giant taking over The Lansdowne Hotel for a four-day feast of music, experiences and information. Spreading across four days, from Oct. 18-21, Spotify House boasts a daytime schedule of panels, workshops and fireside chats, covering-off such topics as music discovery, the next phase of K-Pop, the battle for gender equity and more.

⭐️ Scores, Songs, and Supper Served at the Spotify Supper in London

Good food, good conversation, and amazing music. Is there anything better? That’s what was served up last week in London at our annual Spotify Supper, which included a live performance by Olivia Dean, our EQUAL UK & Ireland ambassador and recent Mercury Prize nominee.

⭐️ Canbury Press nabs book on music's data revolution by Spotify 'Data Alchemist' McDonald

Non-fiction book specialist Canbury Press has nabbed a book on how the digital revolution changed music by Spotify’s "Data Alchemist" Glenn McDonald. An American software engineer and algorithm designer, McDonald has access to the listening habits of 400 million people. The author works on Spotify’s playlists, DJ function and other features, and has been exploring how to use data to understand experiences of music since the 1990s.

⭐️ Spotify Celebrates Release Of New Dan + Shay Album Bigger Houses

Spotify will roll out several photo/video vignettes shot at Studio 615 in Nashville featuring Dan + Shay's playful versions of "M.A.S.H." and "Name That Song," using tracks from their new album.

🗣 Podcasts 🗣

• Colman Domingo to Voice Batman Opposite Hasan Minhaj’s Riddler in Spotify Series

• Binge Season 2 of the Chart-Topping Spotify Original Podcast, ‘Case 63’ Beginning September 26

▶️ Playlists ▶️

• Spotify launches ever-changing ‘Daylist’ playlist that adapts to users’ moods

🎧 Streams 🎧

• Spotify Billions Club to Hit 500 Songs—What About Apple?

• As Rema crosses 1bn Spotify streams, Mavin Records boss Don Jazzy says there’s ‘no ceiling for what he can go on to achieve’

• Fun.’s ‘We Are Young (Feat. Janelle Monae)’ Joins Spotify’s Billion Streams Club

• "Rise of the streaming king": Fans applaud BTS' Jimin as he becomes the most streamed Korean soloist on Spotify

• What Gen Z Listeners Are Streaming in Pakistan

🎼 Spotify 4 Artists 🎼

• Showcase: A Campaign tool made for marketing music

• How Spotify royalties actually work

💡 Tips & Tricks 💡

• How to shuffle a Spotify playlist

🤖 Spot(ai)fy 🤖

• I’ve been using Spotify DJ for a month — here’s 5 things I love and hate

⚡️ Ek Notes ⚡️

• Spotify founder Daniel Ek admits he initially ‘didn’t get’ the appeal of the flagship feature, Discover Weekly

🖌 Design 🖌

• Spotify’s Snake game is completely random and I love it

🔥 News 🔥

• Philips Sonicare embraces wellness movement with new Spotify partnership

• Spotify Promotes Monica Damashek to Head of Label Partnerships North America

• Music tech company SonoSuite joins Spotify, YouTube, others in ‘Friends of IMPALA’ program

• Shakira Holiday: Spotify declares 'Shakira Day' on September

• Spotify speaks out against Apple's 30% commission fee again

• Ever wish your life had a soundtrack? Spotify's new Daylist feature comes close

🎵 New Adventures 🎵

One of These Days Camper Van Beethoven

Down To Zero Joan Armatrading

Who Will I Hold The Avett Brothers

No Questions Asked Fleetwood Mac

Reasons Earth, Wind & Fire

Soul Sick Rob Thomas

Reelin' Late Slip, Nick Waterhouse

We've Saved the Best for Last Kenny G

Have a Cigar Pink Floyd

📧 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! 😀