Music Business News: Sweden
News A Spotify subscriber sued the company in November, claiming it deceives users by letting labels boost song visibility through reduced royalty payments.
Analysis News Here are five things we learned from the company's Q1 earnings call
News The feature, however, is optional as artists can still choose whether to disclose AI involvement in their song production.
News Spotify is rolling out new toggles that allow listeners to switch off video content, including Canvas visuals and podcast videos.
News SongDNA lets subscribers trace how one song connects to another through shared producers, samples and covers.
News Subscription-based audio streaming revenue climbed 2% YoY to SEK 1.95 billion ($199m), accounting for 85% of all music sales in Sweden in 2025.
Interviews Andreas Carlsson discusses his time as one the most successful writers in the world, why he regrets selling his catalog, and his new mission at Hyph
News Big news today from Universal Music Nordics, a division of Universal Music Central Europe, which has unveiled a new operational structure.