News New Spotify patent reveals company’s 3D Audio ambitionsMBW discovers new filing that shows Spotify is building in-house tech that responds to a listener's environment
Music Business Jobs SPOTIFY Spotify – Talent Booker (US)Must have 3+ years' experience working with artists, managers and publicistsJob type: A&R/CreativeLocation: Los AngelesApplication deadline: October 29, 2020
News Spotify launches virtual concert listings feature in partnership with Warner’s SongkickSpotify will also be sending out personalized virtual event recommendation emails
News New Spotify patent sheds more light on potential karaoke mode – including auto-tuned vocals"Users sometimes desire to sing along with the media being played," says patent which was granted earlier this month
News Spotify appears to be building a karaoke feature – just as Twitch shuts down SingsKaraoke app Twitch Sings to shut on January 1, 2021
Music Business Jobs SPOTIFY Spotify – Editorial Operations, North America (US)Experience in music programming/curation, or in an audience-focused role, is requiredJob type: Marketing/Digital MarketingLocation: Los AngelesApplication deadline: October 1, 2020
Analysis News Livestreaming is an obvious next move for Spotify. Here’s why it makes sense.The scene appears set for Daniel Ek's company to make its move into a burgeoning sector
News Spotify inks exclusive deal with Riot Games to be official audio streaming partner for League of Legends Esports eventsPartnership includes original podcast series, curated playlists and a new LoL Esports Music Hub on Spotify
News Spotify vs. Songwriters: Publishers remain confident that streaming platforms WILL be forced to increase royalties in the USNMPA plays down impact of Court of Appeals decision, noting: "We believe these things are easily done by the CRB."
News Spotify’s busy with podcasts – but it hasn’t given up on launching hardwareCompany is hiring for a Head of Hardware Commercial Development
Music Business Jobs Spotify – Head of Hardware Commercial Development (US)5+ years' hands-on experience in business modelling requiredLocation: Stockholm, SwedenApplications for this position have now closed.
Analysis News Spotify thinks the Top 40 is over (and other key takeaways from its Q2 results)What we learned about Premium subs around the world, that Universal deal and SPOT's advertising woes
News Spotify subscriber count grew by 8m in Q2 – but advertising revenues fell 21% year-on-yearAd-supported revenues fall 21% year-on-year in COVID-hit quarter
News Remember when Spotify called Universal ‘music’s most innovative company’?It's the claim all of Universal's rivals simply love
News Spotify and Universal Music Group ink multi-year global licensing deal"With this agreement, UMG and Spotify are more aligned than ever in our commitment to ensuring the entire music ecosystem thrives and reaches new audiences around the globe."