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Spotify is letting users fine-tune Release Radar by adding options to filter by genre and focus on artists new to them, with up to five pick categories like Discover new artists and Editors’ picks. It also tweaks the ranking algorithm and refreshes the playlist art, with rollout across mobile and desktop.
Spotify has increased the maximum pins in Your Library from four to 20 for all users, with a global rollout starting today, giving fans more flexibility and noting that Apple Music previously offered broader pinning.
Spotify removed 500,000 streams from Malcolm Todd’s hit Earrings after an internal probe found artificial listening tied to bettors on Kalshi and Polymarket; the artist isn’t believed to be involved, and Spotify says it detects and mitigates manipulated streams and doesn’t pay related royalties. The manipulation followed a spike in the chart driven by prediction-market activity (Kalshi had given Todd a 2.5% chance to top the chart), and there are ongoing reviews by Kalshi and Polymarket, with Spotify asking them to remove Spotify logos to avoid implying a partnership.
Spotify confirmed fraud after a Kalshi trader flagged suspicious streaming data for Malcolm Todd's single “Earrings,” removing over 500,000 streams and dropping the track from #1 to #4 on the Global Daily chart. Kalshi had paid out bets based on the flawed data, while Spotify said it detects and mitigates manipulated streams and does not pay royalties; both Spotify and Kalshi are reviewing the matter to understand chart integrity and betting implications.
Spotify confirmed artificial streaming after a Kalshi trader flagged botting in Spotify-related markets; the company culled over 500,000 fake streams and adjusted its charts, moving Malcolm Todd’s song from #1 to #4. Kalshi then removed Spotify branding from related markets and said it’s coordinating with Spotify and Polymarket as investigations continue; Polymarket says it has not identified any immediate manipulation. The episode underscores vulnerabilities in chart-based prediction markets, prompting trader Caleb Davies to swear off such markets for now.
Bridgit Mendler denied releasing a surprise six‑track EP titled Once Again... that briefly appeared on Spotify and Apple Music; she posted that the release wasn’t hers and fans would know when it’s real. The tracks listed included Flowers, Cold, Mercy, Long Run, Loyalties and Oxygen. Mendler, who stepped away from Hollywood for academics and now leads aerospace startup Northwood Space as CEO, hasn’t released new music since 2012. THR reached out to Spotify/Apple Music for comment.
Taylor Swift's Toy Story 5 theme 'I Knew It, I Knew You' broke single-day streaming records on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music, becoming the top-streamed country song by a female artist on Spotify and setting first-day soundtrack records on Apple Music; the track, written for Jessie, will appear on the Toy Story 5 soundtrack released with the film.
Spotify announces five new music-focused features: mobile access to desktop Playlist Folders for organizing libraries, bulk-editing of playlists, and Premium-only improvements including bulk edits in the Now Playing queue, background downloads on iPhone, and a one-tap reshuffle button to quickly shuffle tracks.
Spotify has rolled out nine notable features in 2026, from social listening with Listening Activity and co-listening via Request To Jam to smarter homepages with Taste Profile, and stronger artist protection with the Verified Badge and Artist Profile Protection. Other updates include new video controls for music and podcasts, the Prompted Playlist generator, fitness content through Fitness with Spotify with Peloton, and new ad formats like Sponsored Playlists and Carousel Ads, with access for both Basic and Premium users and more updates on the way.
Spotify is rolling out four mobile enhancements globally: playlist folders on mobile (iPhone and Android), in‑app bulk actions to edit multiple tracks or episodes, a one‑tap reshuffle for mobile playlists, and background downloads on iOS to keep music and podcasts ready offline (Premium subscribers gain improved queue management).
Netflix and Spotify have struck a multiyear deal to bring Jay Shetty’s On Purpose to video on both platforms, with the partnership reportedly worth about $100 million. The video episodes will premiere on July 13, ending YouTube availability, and Spotify will handle global ad sales. Shetty’s Perfect Strangers Media will also develop Netflix projects, signaling a landmark push for creator-driven franchises across major streamers.
At its 2026 Investor Day, Spotify outlined a bold plan to move from curation to generation with a Large Taste Model and trillions of signals, focusing on higher ARPU, more interactive experiences, creator tools, and AI-powered personalization, while expanding music, podcasts, and audiobooks toward one billion subscribers and targeting mid-teens revenue growth, 35–40% gross margin, and >20% operating margin by 2030, all under a “Time Well Spent” framework.
Spotify and Universal Music Group unveiled a licensing deal to allow fans to create AI-powered covers and remixes of songs from participating artists, offered as a paid Premium add-on. The arrangement covers both recorded music and music publishing, with opt-in participation and credit/compensation for artists and songwriters; all Spotify users will be able to play the AI-generated tracks. Pricing and launch date were not disclosed. The move strengthens UMG’s AI licensing strategy and expands monetization opportunities around fan-generated derivatives.
Spotify unveiled Reserved, a feature that uses streams and fan activity to identify an artist’s most devoted listeners and set aside up to two tour tickets for them, with a day-long window to purchase if selected, starting in the U.S. this summer via a Live Nation partnership; the rollout accompanies previews of Studio by Spotify Labs and an AI-cover licensing deal with UMG.
Spotify announced at its investor day that US premium subscribers will soon be able to generate AI-powered personal podcasts tailored to their interests and listening habits, using prompts (like daily city updates or local concert roundups) and scheduling episodes daily or weekly; users can pick a voice and add context with PDFs or links, with episodes saved to their library and linked to relevant content. The company also unveiled a real-time podcast Q&A feature, Studio by Spotify Labs for desktop podcast creation, creator sponsorships, and perks such as AI-generated covers/remixes and early access to concert tickets, with rollout starting next month and a credit system for ongoing use.