Former Spotify exec Jérémy Erlich launches ALTA Music, signs K-pop star JENNIE
Jérémy Erlich, who left Spotify in February after serving as its Global Head of Music, has launched an independent, full-service ...
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Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos talks up ‘Kpop Demon Hunters’ as fictional groups dominate Spotify charts
MBW reported recently on the growing (and controversial) phenomenon of AI-generated “artists” that are becoming stars on music streaming platforms. ...
Another band is pulling their music from Spotify due to Daniel Ek’s military investments
Indie rock outfit Xiu Xiu have announced they are removing their music from Spotify, citing CEO Daniel Ek’s “investments in ...
Spotify could exit Turkey amid government probe over ‘provocative’ playlists (report)
Spotify could pull its services from Turkey amid escalating tensions with government officials over platform content and alleged anticompetitive practices.That’s ...
The AI music problem on Spotify is worse than you think
MBW Reacts is a series of analytical commentaries from Music Business Worldwide written in response to major recent entertainment events ...
Indie artists can now upload videos to Spotify through DistroKid’s video service
Indie music distribution platform DistroKid has announced that artists can now upload music videos to Spotify via its DistroVid service ...
French-language music streams surge 192% on Spotify since 2019
French-language music consumption on Spotify has jumped 192% since 2019, driven by audiences far beyond traditional Francophone markets.That’s according to ...
Spotify partners with Backline to launch mental health hub for music industry professionals
Spotify has teamed up with Backline, a nonprofit organisation connecting music industry professionals and their family members with mental health ...
EU artists generated more than $1.8 billion on Spotify in 2024, up 15% YoY
MBW’s Stat Of The Week is a series in which we highlight a data point that deserves the attention of ...
Spotify has reached 100m paying subscribers in Europe, Daniel Ek confirms
Spotify has officially reached 100 million paying subscribers in Europe.That’s according to a LinkedIn post from co-founder and CEO Daniel ...
