Hello and thanks for checking out the latest issue of Spotify Newsletter. The streaming giant dropped its new live audio app (Greenroom) this week, so that probably tops the big news list. There’s also a Netflix show being developed around the Spotify origin story.

The fictional series is inspired by the book “Spotify Untold” by Sven Carlsson and Jonas Leijonhufvud — both business reporters at Swedish Dagens Industri. The book told the story of Spotify’s thorny journey — from the challenge of persuading hardline record labels to sign up, to Steve Jobs’ personal war on Spotify’s U.S. launch, and widely publicized conflicts with the likes of Taylor Swift and Bob Dylan (link).

My initial reaction is mostly ‘whatever.’ Just not interested. Give me more ‘Queen’s Gambit,’ as I’m in severe withdrawals from not having any further episodes to watch.

This mini-series might end up being good, but I’m not sure there is a major desire for such a deep dive via a TV series.

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⭐️ Spotify Launches Greenroom, Its Live-Audio App to Take on Clubhouse, With Plans to Pay Creators

Spotify is giving creators a new way to connect with their audience using live audio — borrowing a page from popular audio-chat app Clubhouse.

In addition, Spotify announced plans to launch a Spotify Creator Fund to pay live audio creators for their work. The audio-streaming giant said it will open the Creator Fund later this summer for applications; creators who are interested in learning more can register at this link.

⭐️ Netflix confirms its fictional Spotify series will arrive in 2022

The tell-all traces the conflicts between the Swedish company and its Big Tech rivals like Apple. Vikings star Edvin Endre will play the company's CEO and co-founder Daniel Ek.

⭐️ Spotify Launches New 'Billions Club' Playlist Featuring Billie Eilish, Drake & More

According to Spotify, the new playlist -- which currently features more than 150 songs -- highlights the megahits that have surpassed the one billion streams mark. Included on the new playlist are Billie Eilish's "Bad Guy," Drake's "God's Plan," J Balvin's "Mi Gente," and many, many others.

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Always a fan of UB40, but had forgotten just how many great songs are scattered across their catalog.

The ElevatorUB40

A good way to get me wound up is to get me talking about what a travesty it is that the J. Geils Band are not in the RnR Hall of Fame. It’s embarrassing. There’s a long list of artists who should be in, and this group is at the top.

Back to Get YaThe J. Geils Band

I’m so annoyed right now thinking about what nonsense the RNR Hall of Fame is and how they look like fools for overlooking so many classic artists I’m adding a second tune from J. Geils!!

Serves You Right to Suffer - LiveThe J. Geils Band, Geoffrey Haslam