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⭐️ Spotify, SESH Partner to Empower Emerging Artists

Fandoms have long been the lifeblood of the music industry, fueling album sales, social media engagement, and streaming momentum.

However, the landscape has shifted dramatically in recent years, with artists and fans facing increasing barriers to genuine connection on social media platforms.

⭐️ Billie Eilish set to hold a live listening party with Spotify

Artists can speak to fans and invite them ‘on stage’ to talk back and ask questions; there’s a text-chat window; artists can play music from Spotify itself; and promote their merch.

⭐️ Publishers accuse Spotify of licensing gaps in letter the streaming service has dubbed a “misleading press stunt”

The music publishers in the US have sent a letter to Spotify accusing the streaming service of having gaps in its licences in relation to lyrics, videos and podcasts. But Spotify says it’s just a “misleading press stunt” as part of the building beef over audiobooks

⭐️ Spotify’s publisher dilemma: Audiobook bundling makes music publishers mad — is all-in-one audio sustainable?

Try as you might, you cannot make everyone happy. Spotify is learning that the hard way as the company tries to make the case for audiobooks to users, shareholders, and the book publishing industry — all while trying to maintain its complex relationship with the music industry.

⭐️ I tried Spotify's new music video feature and it brings back the MTV golden era

Music videos completely transformed the music industry when they first started to become popular – we're not talking about those from the 60s like Bob Dylan's Subterranean Homesick Blues but more so the iconic Video Killed the Radio Star by The Buggles that famously kicked off MTV's golden era – and now Spotify is planning to bring them back in a big way. 

▶️ Playlists ▶️

• Brazilian artists are exploding thanks to Spotify

🎧 Streams 🎧

• Eurovision 2024: Swiss Singer Nemo Took the Crown, but There’s More Talent To Celebrate

• Watch Cardi B Eat Caribbean Food Off Her Spotify Plaques in New ‘Billions Club’ Episode

🎼 Spotify 4 Artists 🎼

• Why Spotify‘s personalization features are in the marketing spotlight

• Spotify reveals sharp increase in payouts for Nigerian artists

• Spotify revolutionizes live event discovery

💡 Tips & Tricks 💡

• 22 Spotify Tips to Trick Out Your Music Streaming

🔥 News 🔥

• Spotify Sued by Mechanical Licensing Collective Over Bundled Music-Audiobooks Subscription Plans, Which Result in Lower Royalties

• Spotify Podcast Studios Global Head Julie McNamara Exits

• People are only just realising what Spotify's name really means after 18 years

• Why Spotify is still fighting with Apple in Europe

• Nile Radio Productions partners with Spotify for podcast content

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🎵 New Adventures 🎵

Tighten Up James Brown

Look Out Dog, Slow Down Train Hackensaw Boys

Right In Time Lucinda Williams

Good Thing Going (Going Gone) Frank Sinatra

San Diego Serenade Tom Waits

Way Of Life Stew

You Ain't Goin' Nowhere The Byrds

Streets of Your Town The Go-Betweens

Temporary Beauty Graham Parker

Smoke Rings Sam Cooke

📧 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.

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