Spotify | Latest News & Updates - Mar 18, 2025 Release

Spotify launched a short-form audiobook publishing program for self-published authors, focusing on romance, mystery/thriller, and sci-fi/fantasy genres, and will manage production, pay advances, and distribute through major retailers...


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Spotify is a digital music service that provides access to millions of songs, allowing users to stream music online. It features popular artists, albums, singles, and curated playlists, making it a leading platform in the music streaming industry.


Spotify - Latest News and Updates

  • Spotify launched a short-form audiobook publishing program for self-published authors, focusing on romance, mystery/thriller, and sci-fi/fantasy genres, and will manage production, pay advances, and distribute through major retailers.
  • Spotify showcased the impact of video on podcasting at SXSW with sessions featuring creators like Morgan Absher and Rachel Lindsay, who discussed how video enhances audience engagement.
  • Spotify's 2024 report reveals that 90% of songs on India's top 50 playlist were by local artists, with royalties for Indian artists in regional languages doubling since 2021.
  • Spotify uses collaborative filtering and natural language processing to tailor music recommendations based on user behavior and online discussions.
  • Spotify is hiring a Full Stack Engineer for their Authorization team in New York to work on products impacting 350+ million users.
  • FalconViz has launched the 'Viz Podcast' on Spotify, featuring discussions on drone technology and AI-driven mapping.

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