Analysis Are brand-led labels a threat or an opportunity for music's incumbent powers? Analysis The streaming company's acquisitions may have to change shape, argues Cherie Hu Analysis News Independent artists continue to rise – as first-party playlists take control in crucial market Analysis Anyone remember Spotify apps? Or 'Trading Playlists'? News "The best way for us to serve artists and labels is to focus our resources on developing tools in areas where Spotify can uniquely benefit them." Interviews Amuse CEO Diego Farias explains how he's building a record label fully attuned to the needs of artists in the digital age News 'My challenge would be: excuse me, what did Columbia actually do in this? He was doing millions of streams per day before they picked him up.' News The funding round is in preparation for a Series A funding later this year