Spotify adds narrated magazine articles to platform

Spotify announced Tuesday it is now offering audio versions of long-form articles from major magazines. The feature launches with more than 650 pieces available to Premium users.

The streaming service said the articles come from outlets including Rolling Stone, The Atlantic, Vogue, Variety, Billboard, Vibe, GQ, WIRED, Vanity Fair and Pitchfork. All are under two hours long and count toward Premium subscribers' monthly audiobook allowance. Free users can purchase individual articles for $1.99 each.

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Spotify has rolled out an AI feature that generates personalized podcast playlists based on user prompts. The update, available now to premium subscribers in select countries, builds on a similar tool previously introduced for music. It aims to help listeners discover new shows and revisit older episodes.

Spotify announced strong results from its audiobook offerings during its annual Investor Day presentations on May 21. Listening hours rose 60 percent year over year. The company also revealed plans for new subscription tiers later this year.

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Spotify has launched physical book sales in the US and UK through a partnership with Bookshop.org. Users can now order books via the Spotify app, with proceeds supporting local bookstores and authors. The company also expanded its audiobook features, including new languages and charts.

Spotify has introduced a new tool called Spotify 20: Your Party of the Year(s) that lets users review their entire listening history on the platform.

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Spotify has introduced a new beta feature allowing users to directly shape their AI-generated music taste profiles. Announced by Co-CEO Gustav Söderström at South by Southwest, the tool lets listeners adjust recommendations based on their preferences. It will roll out first in New Zealand in the coming weeks.

Spotify has launched a year-long partnership with the National Independent Venue Association to promote independent live music venues and artists across the US. The deal introduces new features on the Spotify app to enhance discovery of independent shows. It comes amid industry consolidation by major players like Live Nation.

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