Music Streaming
Grateful Dead streams surge after Bob Weir's death
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The Grateful Dead's music catalog experienced a 53 percent increase in streaming following the death of co-founder Bob Weir at age 78. Fans turned to classics like "Ripple" and "Friend of the Devil" in the days after the news broke. Tributes from bandmates and family highlighted Weir's enduring legacy in the counterculture scene.
Spotify's annual Wrapped feature returned on December 3, 2025, introducing a new 'Listening Age' metric that calculates users' perceived age based on their music listening habits. The platform saw its biggest launch ever, with 200 million engaged users and 500 million shares in the first 24 hours. This marks a significant improvement over 2024's underwhelming edition amid a challenging year for the streaming service.
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Spotify has acquired the sample-sourcing website WhoSampled and launched a new feature called SongDNA to highlight song samples and covers. The platform is also expanding its song credits to include all contributors. WhoSampled will operate as a standalone brand.