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The offering, valued at Rs 597, allows users to enjoy ad-free, high-quality audio streaming across devices
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Singh’s appointment comes amid intensifying competition in audio streaming beyond music
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The move comes as the platform looks to strengthen trust in music discovery and ensure fans can better identify genuine....
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The move comes amid rising investor scrutiny, including from Bill Ackman, whose firm holds over 4.5% in UMG
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Vakil signalled an ambitious 2026 pipeline for music-led brand experiences
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Over 3,000 fans gathered at Bharat Mandapam for a high-energy, nostalgia-led music night
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At Spotify India, Srivastava shaped marketing strategy for over seven years
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Dhillon’s appointment comes as SVF expands beyond regional markets into the wider pan-India music ecosystem
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The launch broadens access to Spotify’s ad inventory, enabling businesses of all sizes to run campaigns without large budgets or....
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Batra reflected on his journey from building India’s streaming space to shaping SAMEA, highlighting new opportunities across the industry
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The move marks a shift from building ventures like Hoopr to enabling broader growth
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In his previous capacity, Kumar was already closely involved in shaping Spotify’s regional music marketing strategies
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The platform is expanding beyond music into audio, video, podcasts, and interactive formats, creating new avenues for advertiser engagement
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The feature gives artists greater control over their profiles by allowing them to review and approve any new music before....
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Mohijit Mukerjee describes it as a breakthrough cultural moment at the intersection of cinema and music
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His move underscores UMPG’s growing A&R strength in India, amid rapid expansion in streaming, sync, and songwriting
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The move impacts roughly 15 employees, primarily across divisions such as Spotify Studios and The Ringer
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Amarjit Singh Batra described India as a diverse, creative market, highlighting the platform’s role in music industry growth
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The Music Studio 5 does support Spotify Connect and other streaming services, allowing users to stream music seamlessly over Wi-Fi
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The collaboration aims to expand the K-pop ecosystem by blending music, storytelling and fandom-driven content
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The commentary notes that Hindi news channels often package global conflicts with dramatic music, flashy graphics, and aggressive headlines, turning....
Balyan’s five-year Spotify milestone spotlights streaming’s global surge and the accelerating pace of innovation reshaping music
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The development builds on Spotify’s earlier AI innovations and partnerships, including collaborations with major labels to co-develop creator-centric AI products
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The milestone was shared by Neha Ahuja, Consumer & Tech Business Leader and Board Member, who highlighted the company’s momentum....
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Tagore has launched Collabor8, a next-generation artist management and brand-building agency aimed at reshaping how music talent is nurtured and....
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In her new role, Pineda will lead creative and business strategy across Asia, deepen songwriter and partner relationships, and strengthen....
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Reporting to Kevin Vaz, Bhaskar will lead JioStar’s data-led digital advertising strategy
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Rathor will lead the group’s business strategy, driving monetisation, partnerships and revenue growth
The appointments signal Percept Live’s focus on growth, monetisation and scaling its IPs globally
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The 1 million follower milestone underscores the growing appetite for authentic, community-driven music content in the country
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His expertise covers AI-driven content, adaptive narratives, digital production and immersive media
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In a LinkedIn post, Amarjit Singh Batra credited years of steady, unseen groundwork for Spotify’s milestone
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Before Patreon, Berger worked with Spotify’s global artist partnerships and in artist management, gaining extensive industry experience
In this guest column, he examines how Arijit Singh’s playback exit signals the end of Bollywood’s safest musical era
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Spotify described the 2025 milestone as not only a historic financial achievement but also a reflection of broader shifts in....
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With Arijit Singh stepping away from playback, the industry faces not just an emotional goodbye, but a structural reckoning over....
Announced on January 26 in the presence of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of....
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She has worked both as an artist and with Sony Music India, driving platform partnerships and artist-led digital growth
Shared on linkedin by Arjun Ravi Kolady, Head of Sales – India at Spotify, the Lollapalooza India 2026 playlist offers....
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BTS’s Arirang hits 2M Spotify pre-saves in four days, topping global charts
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The successful and timely redemption underscores Music Broadcast’s adherence to its financial commitments under the original share scheme
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In this guest column, Indira Rangarajan explores how Gaana’s TrueFans shaped a more intentional, region-led music culture in 2025
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From bigger stages to better systems,why India’s concert boom must now grow smarter
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Of those respondents, 85% reported a decline in revenue since the policy was introduced, while 65% described the impact as....
In this guest column, Mandar Deshpande of Madverse Group breaks down the real money behind Spotify streams in India and....
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According to the group, it scraped Spotify’s library at scale, capturing approximately 256 million rows of track metadata and as....
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Expanded music video catalog launches for premium subscribers in the U.S. and Canada
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Wrapped 2025 brings India a richer, more immersive breakdown of its top artists, songs and podcasts of the year
With luxury tie-ups and immersive production, Akon’s Mumbai show redefined how brands elevate live experiences
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India stands out as a key market, with users long demanding features offered abroad ,especially lossless audio and AI-powered listening....
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The debut edition of I-Pop Icons Live went far beyond being just another concert,it marked a defining moment for the....
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The exclusive, invite-only event brought together Spotify Premium subscribers, creators, and music fans for an immersive night of performances, art,....
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The song’s rise reflects a broader shift in audience preference toward independent voices crafting unfiltered, relatable narratives
With this new integration, users can now discover personalized music and podcast recommendations seamlessly through conversational AI, broadening Spotify’s reach....
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The future of the music industry is being written, and we believe that aggressively protecting against the worst parts of....
His leadership has not only helped Spotify find its footing in one of the world’s most complex markets but has....
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The feature, previously dubbed Spotify HiFi, brings playback in up to 24-bit/44.1 kHz FLAC and covers both new and older....
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Before this elevation, Neha Ahuja led Spotify India’s marketing operations as Director.
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In an industry where male artists have historically dominated the top streaming charts, Shreya's climb to being number 1 in....
The messaging feature will allow users to chat and share music with people they have interacted with on Spotify.
A veteran of the media and entertainment industry, Banerjee brings more than two decades of experience to the position.
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The airport said the DEL Vibes initiative was, in part, a response to the stress and anxiety many face while....
The latest update adds a conversational element, letting users directly influence what they hear by simply speaking to the DJ.
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Spotify's Dustee Jenkins cautions that treating music streaming like video over-the-top (OTT) could backfire, even though the measure is intended....
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Her artistic vision was deeply shaped by the mentorship of the late Shri Promod Shankar—an accomplished Sarod player and disciple....
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IndigoMusic.com will now become the unified brand identity across radio and digital platforms, reinforcing its position as a youth-centric, globally....
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The appointment comes at a time when Liqvd Asia is expanding its talent pool following its acquisition of performance marketing....
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According to outage monitoring service Downdetector, user complaints began spiking in the afternoon, peaking at approximately 2:15 PM IST with....
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The streaming platform is evolving to make it easier for advertisers to buy, create and measure the impact of their....
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The new directive mandates prior written permission for using loudspeakers or public address systems and expands accountability to equipment suppliers....
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To amplify the initiative, 7UP® has unveiled a new digital campaign film featuring the music sensation Anirudh Ravichander.
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This feature simplifies music recommendations, similar to Instagram Stories, but with WhatsApp’s added layer of end-to-end encryption for privacy.
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Spotify has steadily strengthened its contribution to the local music industry. In 2024 alone, Indian artists were discovered over 11.2....
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It has enabled global listeners to discover artists from India, with consumption of music from local artists skyrocketing by over....
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While Spotify is still finalizing the details, the new subscription is expected to cost an additional $6 per month, raising....
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On Reddit, she shared her interaction with the Spotify cancellation system. On behalf of her mother, she simply entered "I....
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The partnership introduces expanded music and video catalogs, new subscription tiers, and an artist-centric royalty model to better reward musicians.
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In an announcement made on Tuesday, Spotify revealed that it paid out $10 billion to the music industry in 2024.
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The agreements will foster the next era of streaming innovation, offering new paid subscription tiers, music and non-music content bundling,....
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Both companies are major competitors of Spotify in the music streaming market. Together, these three platforms account for over 55%....
In his new role, Ahire will drive the strategic growth of Percept Live’s IPs, focusing on expanding live entertainment, content....
In her new role, Sheetal will lead the expansion strategy and operations of the company known for bringing the Candlelight....
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According to a report, a search for rapper M.I.A. surfaced a pornographic video among the suggested results.
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The notice, which urged the singer to avoid performing songs referencing drugs, alcohol, and violence, had also been issued in....
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Shruti, known for her love of music, was there to cheer for these incredible artists, emphasizing her support for the....
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Organizers of both indoor and outdoor events have been instructed to seek police permission at least 12 days in advance....
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By the time she interviewed Raj Kapoor, she had gained confidence and was thrilled to meet the showman whose films....
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She then spent more than 17 years at ABC Consultants, as noted on her LinkedIn profile, before transitioning to Spotify....
Hussain, aged 73, passed away in a San Francisco hospital due to complications from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, his family confirmed.....
Spotify had already stopped the sales of the product last year but those who did buy it were getting the....
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This year marks the tenth global anniversary of Wrapped, a testament to its enduring popularity.
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The event showcased the year's most successful campaigns, emphasizing the platform's ability to forge powerful brand connections through music and....
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The movie is set to release in theaters on December 20, promising a cinematic experience steeped in intense storytelling and....
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Chosen from over 100 nominations, these campaigns demonstrated innovative use of culture, technology, sound, and offline platforms to deliver impactful....
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The root cause? Modified versions of the Spotify app, commonly used to bypass the need for a premium subscription.
In her new role, Sheveeta will focus on driving innovative revenue opportunities and building impactful collaborations with brands and advertisers....
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The Northern Command shared the update on X, stating, “Lt Gen M.V. Suchindra Kumar, Army Commander, Northern Command, along with....
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This interactive experience showcases top tracks, favorite artists, and most-played genres, offering a snapshot of individual preferences and trends.
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This marks a year-on-year increase of 12% for premium subscribers and 11% for free users, bringing Spotify’s total monthly active....
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On X (formerly Twitter), the Prime Minister paid tribute, describing her death as an "irreparable loss" to the world of....