Spotify is introducing a new "Verified by Spotify" badge to help listeners easily identify genuine human artists on its platform. To qualify, artists must have a clear presence both on and off Spotify, including concert dates, merchandise, and linked social accounts, and show consistent listener engagement over time. AI-generated or AI-persona artists are excluded from verification. This initiative aims to combat the rise of AI-generated music and impersonators, improving trust and connection between listeners and real artists. Spotify will also add a profile section highlighting artists' career milestones and touring activities, with verification rolling out gradually based on active fan interest and contributions to music culture.
Spotify has extended its "Managed Accounts" feature, allowing parents to control their children's music listening, to its free tier in the U.S., U.K., Australia, France, Germany, and the Netherlands. Previously available only to paid subscribers, thi...
Spotify has introduced a new AI-powered chat feature for Premium users in the U.S., Ireland, and Sweden, allowing interactive conversations to select music, podcasts, or audiobooks. Available on iOS and Android for users 18+, the beta release lets us...
UBS forecasts Spotify's Q2 revenue to rise 15.6% to €4.8 billion, up from 14.2% growth in Q1, supported by price increases and steady gross margins. Premium subscriber additions are expected to slow to 6 million due to new free tier features and mark...
