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Spotify and Joe Rogan Extend Partnership in New Multiyear Deal
business2 days ago

Spotify and Joe Rogan Extend Partnership in New Multiyear Deal

Joe Rogan has renewed his multiyear licensing agreement with Spotify, extending a partnership that began in 2020. The deal, reportedly valued at an estimated $250 million over its term, allows 'The Joe Rogan Experience' to remain on Spotify while also being distributed across other platforms. Spotify retains control over ad sales and licensing. The show, which has 18 million followers on Spotify, remains the most-followed podcast on the platform and was the most-listened-to podcast across Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Podcasts in 2025.

via Variety|
#business#entertainment#joe-rogan
Joe Rogan Locks in Multiyear Spotify Deal Valued at $250 Million
media-and-technology2 days ago

Joe Rogan Locks in Multiyear Spotify Deal Valued at $250 Million

Joe Rogan has renewed his multiyear licensing agreement with Spotify, securing an estimated $250 million payout over the term. The deal continues the partnership that began in 2020, maintaining the show's status as the most-followed podcast on the platform with 18 million subscribers. While the agreement allows for wider distribution across other platforms, Spotify retains control over ad sales and licensing.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#joe-rogan#media-and-technology#media-deals
Swift’s 'Patient Zero' Shatters Streaming Records as Encore Deluxe Sparks Oscar and Critical Debate
music13 days ago

Swift’s 'Patient Zero' Shatters Streaming Records as Encore Deluxe Sparks Oscar and Critical Debate

Taylor Swift’s surprise release of 'Patient Zero' and three other tracks from 'The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore' has triggered a massive streaming surge, with the single becoming the most-streamed song by a female artist in 2026. While the release dominates charts, it has also ignited debate over its artistic merit and potential Oscar implications.

via Deadline|
#mtv-vmas#music#oscars
NPR Podcast Comments Become Unlikely Hangout for Middle Schoolers
internet-culture14 days ago

NPR Podcast Comments Become Unlikely Hangout for Middle Schoolers

Middle schoolers blocked from traditional social media have turned the comment sections of NPR podcasts on Spotify into informal group chats. The trend, first noticed under the 'Wild Card' show, was initially mistaken for bot activity by staff but was identified as youth behavior by Gen Z producer Hannah Chin. The story was highlighted in a new episode of 'This American Life,' where host Ira Glass discussed the phenomenon with a young user who chose the platform specifically because it had few existing comments.

via The Verge|
#gen-z#internet-culture#npr
Spotify finally filters kids' tunes from your recommendations
technology25 days ago

Spotify finally filters kids' tunes from your recommendations

Spotify has rolled out a toggle to exclude kids and family music from your taste profile, so those streams no longer affect recommendations, including Wrapped; retroactive, and accessible under Settings > Privacy > Content and display as 'Include kids and family music in taste profile.' For Apple Music users, Focus modes are a potential workaround, though not ideal.

via 9to5Mac|
#kids-music#music-recommendations#settings-privacy
Bill Simmons's Tech Sponsorships Backfire Amid Scrutiny
internet1 month ago

Bill Simmons's Tech Sponsorships Backfire Amid Scrutiny

A Gizmodo profile argues Bill Simmons built a media empire by embracing tech platforms, but sponsorships from OpenAI/ChatGPT and FanDuel, plus Spotify/Netflix distribution deals, have spurred internal backlash and regulator scrutiny over proxy betting, revealing that his independence may have been traded for platform power as the internet shifts toward consolidated distribution.

via Gizmodo|
#bill-simmons#chatgpt#fanduel
Maximize CarPlay Sound: Wired, Lossless, and EQ Tweaks
technology1 month ago

Maximize CarPlay Sound: Wired, Lossless, and EQ Tweaks

To get the best CarPlay sound, use a wired USB connection to enable lossless audio (LPCM on wired CarPlay), download lossless tracks for Apple Music and Spotify (FLAC/24‑bit when available), adjust in‑app EQ and disable normalization like Sound Check, and re‑pair CarPlay if bugs crop up; but remember the car’s speakers and acoustics ultimately cap quality, so test changes one at a time.

via Engadget|
#apple-music#carplay#lossless-audio
Google Home Gets Major Voice, Lighting, and Lock-Control Upgrades
technology1 month ago

Google Home Gets Major Voice, Lighting, and Lock-Control Upgrades

Google is rolling out a sweeping update to Google Home and Gemini for Home that enhances Spotify voice recognition, lets you set exact light color temperatures via voice (e.g., 2700 kelvin), and simplifies broadcast messages, while adding latch control for European-style smart locks and ensuring consistent temperature units. The release also brings Android iOS fixes (HD live streams, camera stability, and billing alerts for Home Premium).

via Droid Life|
#google-home#lighting#smart-home
Mira Thing Revives Spotify's Abandoned Car Thing via Community Firmware
technology1 month ago

Mira Thing Revives Spotify's Abandoned Car Thing via Community Firmware

After Spotify pulled the plug on Car Thing, a community firmware project called Mira resurrects the hardware, letting users control Spotify from their car again. Setup requires USB-C tethering to a PC or phone and Bluetooth pairing; Mira Thing 1.0 restores features like podcasts, lyrics, source options, and multiple control modes, though two issues—Bluetooth auto-reconnect and wake-from-sleep reliability—persist. The GitHub guide is thorough, and the revival underscores a growing trend of reviving abandoned devices rather than discarding them.

via bgr.com|
#car-thing#community#firmware
Spotify to badge AI-generated artists to boost listening transparency
technology1 month ago

Spotify to badge AI-generated artists to boost listening transparency

Spotify will start labeling AI-generated artists with a new AI Persona badge from mid-September, flagging whether an artist’s identity may be AI-generated and not a real person. The badge will appear on profiles, in search results, and on playlist tracks, and such artists won’t show up in personalized recommendations unless followed. Spotify emphasizes this is about the artist’s public identity and trust, and it allows self-disclosure or appeal if needed, while also noting existing AI credits tools for artists.

via BBC|
#ai#ai-generated-music#authenticity
Spotify rolls out AI Persona badges to flag AI-generated artists and keep them out of recommendations by default
technology2 months ago

Spotify rolls out AI Persona badges to flag AI-generated artists and keep them out of recommendations by default

Spotify will label AI-generated artist profiles with an 'AI Persona' badge to indicate the identity may be artificial; content from these AI Personas will not appear in editorial or algorithmic recommendations by default, though listeners can follow them to include their music. The badge will roll out from mid-September and can be applied via self-disclosure in Spotify for Artists or by human/AI review, starting with profiles that meet certain audience thresholds as part of a broader industry push to tag AI-made music and comply with new labeling rules.

via musicbusinessworldwide.com|
#ai#ai-generated#ai-persona