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'Choosin' Texas' Streaming Champion City Isn't in Texas — It's Sydney
Spotify data shows that for Ella Langley's chart-topping country hit sweeping the US, the hottest streaming city this summer wasn't in Texas — not even Dallas could beat out Sydney and Brisbane. Meanwhile, the song has now spent 20 straight weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100.
Hot New Album Drop Days See US Traffic Deaths Spike 15%, Study Finds
A Harvard Medical School team cross-referenced six years of US car crash data with Spotify charts and found fatal accidents jumped 15% on days major albums dropped—with clear skies, sober drivers, and solo commutes turning out to be the biggest wildcards.
Spotify's Running Mode Arrives on Android, AI Pace-Matched Playlists Close the Three-Week Gap
Running Mode, which landed on iOS in late July, is now available to Android users in the US, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and Sweden, letting users build custom running playlists by pace and duration through the Fitness Hub.
Spotify's Hidden Ticket: Only "Top Listeners" Can Get Into These Three Hometown Shows
Spotify is launching its "Hometown" concert series, with Jorja Smith, Nemzzz, and Beabadoobee returning to their hometowns for shows this September. Tickets won't be sold to the public — only each artist's top listeners will be invited.
On Total Eclipse Night, the First Song Brits Hit Play On Was Hers
During the UK's total eclipse on August 12, streams of Bonnie Tyler's "Total Eclipse Of The Heart" surged 94% — just five weeks after her death. Spotify data reveals the unexpected soundtrack to this astronomical spectacle.
Spotify's AI Cover Tool Lands Another Licensing Deal, But Still No One's Heard It
Following Universal Music Group, Spotify has brought independent music publisher Kobalt on board for its AI cover and remix platform. Artists like Phoebe Bridgers and IDLES could be included, but pricing, launch date, and the actual sound of the finished product remain a total mystery.
Before You Ditch Spotify, Here's What You Really Need to Understand: The Payout System
From founder Daniel Ek's investment in military tech to the rollout of AI cover features, Spotify keeps stirring controversy — but before you switch platforms, you should really understand how each service actually pays artists. Apple, Deezer, Qobuz, Coda, Vocana — the pricing and payout logic are all different.
Spotify Is Finally Labeling "Fake Artists"—But That's Not Where the Real Problem Is
Spotify is rolling out an "AI Persona" label, letting creators self-disclose or get flagged by the system as suspected AI artists starting August 11. The tag officially goes live in the app by mid-September, though by default it won't stop tracks from being uploaded.