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Spotify Reports Loss Despite User Growth in Second Quarter

Spotify increases the number of users but made a worse operating result than expected. The share falls in pre-trading with over five percent.

Spotify Reports Loss Despite User Growth in Second Quarter

Stranger Things Effect: 90s Songs Gain New Popularity in TV Shows

Old songs become like new ones in TV series and films – and now it's the 90s' turn. But far from everyone gets to experience the "Stranger things" effect that lifted Kate Bush over the billion mark.

Stranger Things Effect: 90s Songs Gain New Popularity in TV Shows

Indie Bands Boycott Spotify Over CEO's AI Drone Investments

The indie band Xiu Xiu is removing their music from Spotify due to the CEO Daniel Ek's investments in "war drones with AI", reports NME. .

Indie Bands Boycott Spotify Over CEO's AI Drone Investments

AI-Generated Songs by Deceased Artists Surface on Spotify

Artists who have been dead for several years have suddenly released new songs on Spotify. The songs are likely AI-generated and are being posted without permission, reveals a report by the independent media company 404 Media.

AI-Generated Songs by Deceased Artists Surface on Spotify

Abba's "Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!" Hits One Billion Spotify Streams

Abba's "Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A man after midnight)" from 1979 has reached over a billion streams on Spotify. It is the Swedish stars' second song to break the billion mark – in 2023, "Dancing queen" reached the same figures.

Abba's "Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!" Hits One Billion Spotify Streams

Verdict Announced Today in C Gambino Murder Case

Only days after the award-winning rapper C Gambino released the song "Last time" he was shot to death in a garage on Hisingen. While the police investigated the murder, his music has continued to be popular on Spotify.

Verdict Announced Today in C Gambino Murder Case

Hard Rock and Metal Lead Swedish Music Exports Abroad

The Swedish music export is changing shape. Now hard rock and metal are behind the successes abroad, show new figures from Spotify.

Hard Rock and Metal Lead Swedish Music Exports Abroad

Spotify May Exit Turkey Amid Censorship Dispute

Spotify is considering leaving Turkey, reports The Times. .

Spotify May Exit Turkey Amid Censorship Dispute

Wall Street Sees Gains as Tech and Bank Stocks Rise

Bankers and tech shares contributed to green figures on Wall Street on Thursday. The broad S&P 500 index rose 0.

Wall Street Sees Gains as Tech and Bank Stocks Rise

Spotify Executive Jenny Hermansson Named Women's Football Chief

Elite football women have appointed Jenny Hermansson as new secretary general. Hermansson, who most recently was Nordenchef at Spotify, takes up the role on 1 October.

Spotify Executive Jenny Hermansson Named Women's Football Chief

Per Persson Embraces a Life Unplugged from Digital Norms

The Hälsinge artist and folkrocker Per Persson uses neither computer nor bank-id. His music is in his head.

Per Persson Embraces a Life Unplugged from Digital Norms

Top Midsummer Party Songs in Sweden on Spotify

Classics last the longest, but also newer songs are played at Midsummer celebrations around the country, show figures from Spotify. .

Top Midsummer Party Songs in Sweden on Spotify

Daniel Ek Leads Investment in German Defense Company Helsing

Spotify founder Daniel Ek led the investment round when the German defense company Helsing raised 6 billion kronor, writes Financial Times. .

Daniel Ek Leads Investment in German Defense Company Helsing

75 Percent of Swedish Music Streams Came from Abroad in 2024

Under 2024 came 75 percent of all streams of Swedish music from abroad. It is an increase from almost 50 percent in ten years.

75 Percent of Swedish Music Streams Came from Abroad in 2024

Bilderberg Meeting 2025: Key Figures Gather in Sweden

Several Swedish and internationally known persons will participate in the Bilderberg group's secret meeting which starts at the Grand Hotel today. Among others, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party), Spotify's CEO and founder Daniel Ek and NATO chief Mark Rutte will participate.

Bilderberg Meeting 2025: Key Figures Gather in Sweden

Spotify Fined 58 Million Kronor for GDPR Violations

Spotify is to pay a penalty fee of 58 million kronor for deficiencies in its personal data management, according to a court ruling in the Stockholm Court of Appeal. The court thus upholds a decision from the Integrity Protection Agency (IMY) from 2023, which had been appealed by Spotify.

Spotify Fined 58 Million Kronor for GDPR Violations

Dree Low Sentenced to 16 Months for Aggravated Weapons Offense

The rapper Dree Low is sentenced to one year and four months' imprisonment for aggravated weapons offence, writes Expressen. .

Dree Low Sentenced to 16 Months for Aggravated Weapons Offense

KAJ Reflects on Eurovision Journey After Securing Fourth Place

Everyone thought they would win - but a fourth place is nothing to be ashamed of. So reasons KAJ after the Eurovision final.

KAJ Reflects on Eurovision Journey After Securing Fourth Place

Apple Still Blocking Fortnite on iPhone, Epic Games Claims

Fortnite is currently not available to play online for iPhone users. The company behind the popular game claims that the internet giant Apple has blocked a new version and not released it in its store for download, writes Variety.

Apple Still Blocking Fortnite on iPhone, Epic Games Claims

Extra Bad Bunny Concert Announced for July 2026 in Solna

The pressure on the tickets to Bad Bunny was hard – now there will be an extra concert at Strawberry arena in Solna next year. .

Extra Bad Bunny Concert Announced for July 2026 in Solna

Eurovision's Top Spotify Hit: Sweden's KAJ Dominates Global Streams

Even before the European Championship gets underway in Basel next week, a global winner has emerged on Spotify. "Bara bada bastu" with KAJ has been streamed more than twice as much as the second on the list.

Eurovision's Top Spotify Hit: Sweden's KAJ Dominates Global Streams

Bad Bunny Announces Stockholm Concert for July 2024 World Tour

Now it's confirmed: Bad Bunny is coming to Sweden. The superstar will perform in Stockholm on July 10 next year.

Bad Bunny Announces Stockholm Concert for July 2024 World Tour

Spotify Reports Strong Profit Growth but Shares Decline

The profit increased by over 200 percent during the first quarter this year compared to the same quarter last year for the streaming service Spotify. "The underlying data is currently very positive", writes co-founder and CEO Daniel Ek in a comment.

Spotify Reports Strong Profit Growth but Shares Decline

Spotify pays nearly a billion kronor to podcasters in early 2025

The streaming site Spotify paid out more than 100 million dollars, approximately 970 million Swedish kronor, in compensation to podcasters during the first quarter of 2025. This is the first time the company is reporting the total compensation for podcasts streamed via Spotify.

Spotify pays nearly a billion kronor to podcasters in early 2025