Hello and thanks for reading the latest issue of the Spotify Newsletter.

It’s been a relatively calm week (in the world of Spotify, that is). People are still happily streaming music via Spotify, Joe Rogan is still making interesting conversation on his non-cancelled, extremely popular podcast, and it feels like the Spotify storm has passed - for now.

Let’s wrap up the week on a high note with the best Spotify news….

★In the SPOTlight★

⭐️ Spotify’s Car Thing goes on general sale for $90

Car Thing is designed to offer a more convenient way to control Spotify while driving. It doesn’t have a speaker, and it doesn’t have its own data connection, so it’s essentially a Spotify remote that can output to your car’s speakers.

⭐️ Spotify gave all its staff an extra week off - here’s why

Amid the stress and burnout caused by the pandemic, businesses are trying to find new ways to let their staff recharge their batteries. At Spotify this involved giving everyone the same week off work - for free. 

⭐️ Daniel Ek is looking beyond Spotify

Ek wants to be at the forefront of Europe’s early-stage tech scene and is hunting for ways to make an impact on the broader sphere of innovation.

⭐️ White Stripes' 'Seven Nation Army' passes significant streaming marker

The Detroit duo's 2003 anthem has now surpassed 1 billion streams on Spotify, the group's first song to reach the digital milestone.

🗣Podcast Action🗣

Spotify’s First ‘Bookcast’ Excerpts Dolly Parton and James Patterson’s Novel ‘Run, Rose, Run’

Spotify Removes ‘Alex Jones Show’ Podcasts That Were Recently Uploaded to the Service

Media buyers note Spotify’s latest acquisitions are good for Spotify – but ask if they are good for podcasting

🎧The Playlist List🎧

Jamaicans created over 370k playlists in Spotify's first year

A bot named Ashley is ruining playlists on Spotify

Coldplay Cover Kid Cudi’s “Day ‘N’ Nite” For Spotify

New Persona 5 Soundtracks Added to Spotify

🖌Design Notes🖌

How to Create and Scan Spotify Codes

How to promote your business locally with self-serve ads

🔥Even More Hot News Links🔥

Spotify is hiring a senior backend engineer to explore web3

FC Barcelona Chooses Spotify Over Crypto Sponsors

BTS’ Suga’s ‘Spotify’ account hacked? Here’s what happened

How to Use Spotify in the Terminal on Linux, Mac, or Windows

Revisiting Spotify and the audio walled garden

Kanye West skips streaming for new album

This stunning speaker with Spotify and AirPlay is my most-wanted tech of 2022

Why Spotify Acquired Podsights And Chartable

🎵New Adventures in Spotify🎵

All She Wants To Do Is Dance Don Henley

My Friends Red Hot Chili Peppers

No Headstone on My Grave Esther Phillips

Deeper Shade Of Soul Urban Dance Squad

Sunday Shining Finley Quaye

Rip This Joint The Rolling Stones

Alright Janet Jackson

Same Rain Sam Phillips

So Much Blood The Sadies

Nearly Lost You Screaming Trees

Sworn and Broken Screaming Trees

Have a Nice Weekend! 😀