Hello! Happy Friday! Thanks for subscribing to the Spotify Newsletter! Here are the stories that caught our attention this week from the always-entertaining world of Spotify:
★In the SPOTlight★
⭐️ Spotify Launches Hub for Global Emerging Artists Program RADAR
Six months after Spotify kicked off its emerging artists program, RADAR, the streaming service is launching a new global hub on the platform to spotlight it.
⭐️ There’s a New Music Tool Designed to Analyze Spotify Playlists
Known as Is It A Good Playlist?, the playlist analyzer is free to use and based on the Discovered On data from Spotify.
⭐️ Spotify Integrates Virtual Event Listings in Partnership With Songkick & Ticketmaster
Shows must be listed either on Songkick, which Warner Music Group acquired in 2017, or Ticketmaster to be included -- there is no way to list the event directly through Spotify.
⭐️ Spotify Consumption Back Above Pre-Pandemic Levels, CFO Says
The music streamer feels "really good" about its performance and had a strong Russia launch, Paul Vogel tells an investor conference and addresses the firm's relationship with music labels.
🗣Podcast Action🗣
Spotify isn’t trying to take over podcasting, but rather become the YouTube of audio
Spotify’s Anchor says it’s cracking down on copycat podcasts
The Joe Rogan Podcast’s Move To Spotify Is a Good Sign
𝄞The Playlist List𝄞
Spotify Launches The Lot Playlist Featuring Grateful Dead, Phish & Many More
Rolling Stone India Launches Spotify Playlist ‘Hit List’
Road trip playlists are taking over Spotify as travelers hit the road
Spotify Debuts a Dark Knight-Themed Playlist for Batman Day 2020
😀Welcome Aboard!😀
Ritz McCain Named Spotify Sr. Editor, Christian & Gospel
Spotify Taps Paramount’s Jean Chi as Head of Podcast Business Affairs
🔥Even more hot news links🔥
Why Spotify is partnering with ‘League of Legends’
Spotify’s marketing director Serena Leith up for Executive of the Year Award
Spotify Working on New “Car Mode” and Other Cool Features
Spotify may pay artists little, but do students think the benefits outweigh the lack of pay?
Avicii’s ‘True’ bonus tracks hit Spotify for the first time
🎧And now … a little music🎧
Episode 24 of 'New Adventures in Spotify' is a delightful, eclectic blend of A+ tunes. It all begins with a fab first 4: Rolling Stones, Jefferson Airplane, The Deslondes, and Stevie Wonder.
Have a great weekend! 😃