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Spotify and Billboard Japan have teamed up for a special concert celebrating rising women artists. The event, called Women in Music — Equal Stage, is set for June 9 in Tokyo.

5. maj 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Justin Bieber has become the artist with the most monthly listeners on Spotify worldwide, hitting an all-time peak following his Coachella headline sets. His streams surged dramatically during and after the festival, with numbers climbing to over 141 million as of May 5. The boost revitalized tracks across his catalog, including older hits and recent singles.

Spotify is testing a new tool called Artist Profile Protection to help artists verify releases on their profiles. The optional beta feature allows artists to review and approve tracks before they appear, combating fake or AI-generated content. It aims to ensure listeners access legitimate music from their favorite artists.

13. marts 2026 Rapporteret af AI

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.

Following the confirmed January 16, 2026 release, A$AP Rocky's 'Don't Be Dumb' has hit nearly 500,000 pre-saves on Spotify, ranking fourth among the platform's most anticipated albums and surpassing Kanye West's 'Bully.' A new single, 'Punk Rocky,' drops January 5 with a video featuring Winona Ryder.

3. januar 2026 Rapporteret af AI

KATSEYE's latest single 'Internet Girl' has made a strong entrance on Spotify, securing the top debut spot in both the US and global charts. Released this week amid the group's debut North American tour, the track resonated with fans and achieved impressive streaming numbers on its first day.