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Fewer Britons are illegally downloading music as streaming ‘fills vacuum’

The number of Britons illegally downloading music has fallen, a new study has found. Conducted by YouGov, the report revealed that streaming has steadied...

Rhian Daly - 2nd August 2018

Music News

Metallica shape live shows by what fans are listening to on Spotify, claims CEO

Metallica change their setlist to best suit fans in different cities, it has been claimed. Spotify CEO Daniel Ek said on his company's earnings call on Thursday...

Charlotte Krol - 27th July 2018

News

Artists are releasing more music than ever because of streaming

The music industry is churning out more music than ever before, according to a new report from The Wall Street Journal. Journalist Neil Shah reports that...

Lisa Bowman - 31st March 2018

Music News

Spotify admits 2 million users have been accessing ad-free service without paying

Spotify has revealed that at least 2 million users are accessing their their ad-free service without paying. The music streaming service offers a free version...

Lisa Bowman - 25th March 2018

Music News

Spotify launches new feature for International Women’s Day

Spotify and Smirnoff have launched the "Smirnoff Equalizer", a new tool that shows users a breakdown of their listening habits in terms of gender....

Rhian Daly - 7th March 2018

Music News

Spotify has officially filed to go public

Spotify has officially filed to go public. The streaming service revealed its plans today (February 28) in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. ...

Sam Moore - 28th February 2018

NME Blogs

This Uber driver should be working for Spotify

We all have that pal – the one who demands the aux cord in your taxi or will shove you out of the way...

Hannah Mylrea - 27th February 2018

Music News

Did a playlist-maker scam nearly $1 million from Spotify?

A Bulgarian playlist-maker could have scammed Spotify out of nearly $1 million or more, it has been reported. The potential scam was uncovered last...

Rhian Daly - 21st February 2018

Music News

DJ launches ‘Spotify-disrupting’ streaming service to benefit artists

A DJ has launched a new streaming service with the aim of challenging Spotify and benefitting artists. Gareth Emery has founded Choon, a "disruptive...

Rhian Daly - 2nd February 2018

Music News

Spotify announce new ‘visual elements’

Spotify have announced new visual elements will be added to the app. The streaming service is currently the largest of its kind in the...

Rhian Daly - 21st January 2018

Music News

Spotify reportedly set to go public on the New York Stock Exchange

Spotify has filed to go public on the New York Stock Exchange. According to Bloomberg and Axios, the streaming giant filed with the Securities...

Helen Meriel Thomas - 3rd January 2018

NME Blogs

Spotify’s Wrapped feature is cool – but will you want to share your 2017 listening habits?

‘Tis the season to be jolly, and as the countdown to Christmas begins it’s time to look back on 2017. If you’re a Spotify...

Hannah Mylrea - 5th December 2017

Music News

Tickets now on sale for huge Spotify gig featuring Dizzee Rascal, J Hus and Stefflon Don

Tickets for 'Who We Be Live' at north London's Alexandra Palace went on sale this morning (September 11), promising performances from a lineup of...

NME News Desk - 11th September 2017

Music News

Taylor Swift breaks two first-day streaming records with ‘Look What You Made Me Do’

Taylor Swift’s new song ‘Look What You Made Me Do’ has broken two streaming records since its launch on Thursday night. Exclusive NME offer:...

Helen Meriel Thomas - 27th August 2017

Music News

Spotify now has 60 million paying users

Spotify's customer base is growing, with the streaming service now boasting over 60 million paying subscribers. Exclusive NME offer: Save £10 on Amazon Music...

Tom Connick - 31st July 2017