Spotify vs. Pandora
Spotify vs. Pandora -- which music streaming platform is best for you? From visual interface to music discovery features, we'll help you weigh these two giants......»»
Want to delete Spotify? These are the alternatives
Spotify still dominates algorithmic discovery, but others have tricks, too. Replacing Spotify used to be difficult, but its competitors have caught up in many areas. (credit: Samuel Axon) Today, Spotify is the dominant streaming music plat.....»»
Spotify deal with Joe Rogan actually worth more than $200 million, report claims
The New York Times now claims the true value of the three-and-a-half-year deal was at least $200 million, with the possibility of more (presumably based on hitting performance goals)......»»
Spotify acquires two more companies to become a podcasting juggernaut
The Joe Rogan controversy hasn't slowed Spotify's ambitions. Spotify's logo and branding. (credit: Spotify) Streaming-audio platform Spotify has announced its acquisition of two podcasting companies, each of which sheds some l.....»»
How Fake Song Lyrics Ended Up On Spotify
DevNull127 writes: More bad news for Spotify from Conde Naste via their music site Pitchfork: Last month, in the tone of a band reluctantly summoned from some deep seabed, My Bloody Valentine issued a prickly public service announcement: "Just noti.....»»
Thiel-Backed Video Platform Rumble Offers Joe Rogan $100 Million to Switch From Spotify
Thiel-Backed Video Platform Rumble Offers Joe Rogan $100 Million to Switch From Spotify.....»»
Spotify’s Joe Rogan Controversy Isn’t Over Yet
Spotify needs to do more soul-searching. That’s the prevailing opinion among crisis management experts in the aftermath of recent boycotts by artists and fans over the popular streaming service’s loyalty to Joe Rogan’s controversial.....»»
iMac Pro, AirPods Pro 2, and hands-on with Universal Control on the AppleInsider podcast
On this week's episode of the AppleInsider podcast, your hosts discuss Apple's new iMac Pro maybe not arriving until the summer, AirPods Pro 2 launching soon, how to use Universal Control, and we discuss Spotify's podcast fumble.Display analyst Ross.....»»
Rebellion In The Ranks: Spotify’s Own ‘Science VS’ Podcast Will Tackle Platform’s Misinformation
Science VS, a Spotify-owned, award-winning podcast, will only release new episodes targeting the platform’s own misinformation problems until it enacts tougher rules. Host Wendy Zukerman and editor Blythe Terrell said the decision was in direct.....»»
Joe Rogan pledges to try harder after Neil Young Spotify row
The podcaster supports the streaming giant's move to add warnings to podcasts discussing Covid-19......»»
Joe Rogan: White House praises Spotify"s new Covid disclaimers
The administration says it believes tech giants should do more to fight misinformation......»»
Spotify boss says too early to know Joe Rogan row impact
Shares in the streaming platform fell by more than 10% in after-hours trading......»»
Spotify has a podcast problem (and it’s not just about Joe Rogan)
When Spotify Wrapped 2021 launched in December, I had a severe case of FOMO set in as I saw my friends share their listening stats for the year. I decided to take a look at trying Spotify again, in hopes I could join in on the Spotify Wrapped 2022 f.....»»
Spotify’s CEO doesn’t actually know when promised HiFi feature will roll out
If you’re one of the many Spotify users wondering where the service’s promised HiFi feature is, it seems that even CEO Daniel Ek doesn’t know the answer to that. Speaking to analysts and investors yesterday, Ek explained that the f.....»»
Apple Music 3-month free trial now requires AirPods, HomePod, or Beats purchase
Apple has quietly made a big change to Apple Music this week, reducing the initial free-trial offer from three months. The three-month free trial helped set Apple Music apart from competitors like Spotify when it initially launched in 2015, but the.....»»
Spotify removes 70 Joe Rogan episodes as he faces heat over use of n-word
Rogan addresses his repeated use of the n-word and Planet of the Apes comments. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Cindy Ord ) Spotify on Friday removed 70 Joe Rogan Experience episodes from 2020 and previous years. Meanwhile, R.....»»
How to delete your Spotify account
If you decided to no longer use Spotify, then you can close your account out in a few simple steps. Here's how......»»
Spotify’s Rogan problem is a cautionary tale for other tech platforms
As Spotify seeks profits, it has become a very different type of business. Enlarge / Spotify is in the middle of a transformation—it just may not realize it. (credit: Cindy Ord/Getty Images) Spotify probably didn’t realize.....»»
Spotify shows that when platforms become producers, the results are messy
As Spotify seeks profits, it has become a very different type of business. Enlarge / Spotify is in the middle of a transformation—it just may not realize it. (credit: Cindy Ord/Getty Images) Spotify probably didn’t realize.....»»
Spotify publicly posts content policy as Rogan responds
Streaming service struggling with transition from platform to media company. Enlarge / Joe Rogan. (credit: Dylan Buell/Getty Images) Spotify publicly posted its platform policies for the first time on Sunday following artists'.....»»
Spotify podcasts that mention Covid-19 to come with content advisory as more musicians leave service, Joe Rogan responds
The situation began last week when Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Young wrote an open letter promising to remove his music from Spotify if it didn’t drop the Joe Rogan Experience, which he accused of spreading vaccine misinformation. “They can have.....»»