Spotify Wrapped reveals top songs and podcasts in Australia in 2024
For the second consecutive year, Taylor Swift is the most-streamed artist on the planet.
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The 60 greatest Aussie songs of the past 60 years
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‘Electric’: Star announces Australian tour
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Music fans’ big reveal as Australia’s favourite songs are unveiled
As Spotify Wrapped 2024 approaches, revisit the highlights from 2023’s most-streamed songs, artists and playlists to see how this year might compare.
Canberra rockers prep for tour and big Foo Fighters gig
Since forming eight years ago while in high school, rock quartet Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers has patiently built a strong following, and will soon support Foo Fighters at a stadium gig.
Spotify ups audiobook push with free hours for some
The world’s largest music streaming service is hedging a bet the monthly incentive for Aussie and UK premium subscribers will help sell more titles.
Spotify’s $1.6bn podcast bet turns into a serial drama
The prospect of podcast riches led to aggressive investments in celebrity deals with Kim Kardashian, the Obamas and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The bet hasn’t paid off.
Price hike for popular streaming service
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‘No talent’: top Hollywood agent slams Meghan
One of Hollywood’s most powerful figures dismisses the Duchess: ‘Just because you’re famous doesn’t make you great at something.’
Swift snubbed Meghan’s ‘personal’ podcast invitation
Meghan personally wrote to the pop star, asking her to appear on her Spotify podcast Archetypes as the couple are criticised for lack of direction.
Harry and Meghan labelled ‘grifters’ as podcast cancelled
A Spotify executive who had the task of trying to get the Sussex couple to do some work for their $42m podcast deal has unloaded on their work ethic.
Dumped: Spotify cans Meghan’s podcast
‘Archetypes’ is the only project Meghan and Harry completed for Spotify in a $20m deal … now they won’t pocket the full amount.
Social media ‘co-followership’ could help you find a partner brand
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TikTok quietly launches on Aussie TV after govt ban
The Chinese-owned social media platform is looking to attract a bigger audience, joining the ranks of YouTube, Spotify and others to have expanded into the television market.
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