Why all the influencers have podcasts now
Yo, Gen Z. Spotify wants you.
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Spotify banks on true crime paying
Max Cutler, the Parcast founder now leading one of the audio streamer’s fastest growing businesses, says Spotify needs to help podcasters find listeners, revenue.
Spotify targets 1 billion listeners by 2030
CEO Daniel Ek lays out an ambitious vision for Spotify over the next decade, one in which he envisions becoming a business 10 times its current size.
Stock picks ‘still resilient’ despite tech rout
The expert picks made at the Sohn Hearts and Minds conference would have cost their investors millions – but the fund managers are standing by their choices six months on.
Obamas set to split with Spotify
The Obamas are said to be walking away from their Spotify deal, setting the stage for a bidding war among rival platforms for one of the world’s most influential couples.
Stop apologising to these lunatics: Trump to Rogan
Former US president tells Joe Rogan not to let ‘maniacs’ make him ‘look weak and frightened’ amid Spotify podcast furore.
Spotify CEO apologises to employees for Rogan slur
‘Cancelling voices is a slippery slope,’ Daniel Ek says after a host’s use of a racial slur in previous episodes sparked an outcry.
Rogan’s $100m offer to leave Spotify
Controversial podcast host Joe Rogan has been offered a huge deal by a right-wing video-sharing site to leave Spotify.
Joe Rogan apologises for ‘shameful’ racial slur
The podcaster and guests appearing in previous episodes were shown using the N-word in a compilation video released by singer-songwriter India Arie.
Spotify ban not all up to singers
Neil Young’s attempt to divorce himself from streaming giant Spotify to protest the spread of Covid-19 misinformation has come to a legal impasse.
What Spotify should learn from the Joe Rogan affair
The content-moderation wars have come to audio. Musicians who used to protest in song now protest by hitting the mute button. Audio platforms need to learn fast.
In the digital space, everyone can hear you stream
Neil Young’s streams are up 50 per cent since the Canadian-born performer made Spotify choose between him and controversial podcaster Joe Rogan.
Spotify, facing Joe Rogan backlash, sees jump in users
The streaming service saw a surge in listeners and ad revenue despite the controversy over its star podcaster. CEO Daniel Ek says a number of lessons have been learned.
Joe Rogan is no fool but he’s still dangerous
Spotify’s decision to choose the controversial podcast host over Neil Young will please vaccine conspiracy theorists.
Spotify, Rogan the real adults, not ageing Young
The company meets ageing rockers Neil Young and Joni Mitchell halfway, but it’s not good enough for these children of 1960s sanctimony.
‘Out of control’: Joe Rogan’s podcast apology
Amid backlash, the podcast host pledges to be more balanced and informed about controversial topics, guests: ‘I’m going to do my best to balance things out’.
Sussexes join Rogan backlash, Spotify responds
Harry and Meghan join Neil Young, Joni Mitchell and a growing chorus of artists speaking up against Joe Rogan as the streaming giant reacts.
Joni Mitchell joins Spotify vaccine protest
The flower power era icon joins Neil Young in pulling out of Spotify amid ‘misinformation’ by the world’s most popular podcast.
Neil Young’s radio channel revived after Spotify exit
The folk-rock star had over six million monthly listeners on Spotify, which he blames for spreading fake information about vaccines.
Spotify removes Neil Young’s music
Spotify confirms it is removing Neil Young’s music, with the singer unwavering in his objections to Joe Rogan’s podcast.
Neil Young to quit Spotify in protest against Rogan
Neil Young has asked Spotify to remove all his music in protest over vaccine conspiracy theories broadcast by popular podcaster Joe Rogan.
Spotify reveals Australia’s cultural tastes
From controversial American podcaster Joe Rogan to Justin Bieber and the Wiggles, there’s no hiding from Spotify’s personal data drop | FULL LIST
Fight for Little River Band rights leads to Spotify ban
The fight over the name Little River Band has been in and out of the courts for nearly two decades. Now an Adelaide man has been blocked from dealing with Spotify over the issue.
The good life
Scott Morrison got in a question about the local federal member nice and early: ‘How good is Trevor Evans?’
Silicon Valley is the censor now
The silencing of Alex Jones and Infowars is the work of vile corporate overlords.
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Condemned, reprieved, killed
When Spotify announced a policy against artists responsible for ‘hate content’ last month, Jahseh Onfroy was in its sights.
Off the chart
Spotify is crying ‘enough’ on artists’ hateful musical content and conduct, but where do you draw the line?
Spotify retreats from playlist ban
Spotify is backing down from plans to marginalise songs by artists accused of sexual violence after a backlash over the policy.
Rollins rails against Spotify
Punk legend Henry Rollins has attacked the sound quality of music streaming services like Spotify.
Can Spotify spin profits?
Swedish music streaming giant Spotify is primed to go public tonight — a litmus test for the company’s lofty ambitions.
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