Music Streaming

50% music streaming users face subscription traps, hidden charges: Survey

Nearly two-thirds of Indian users of music streaming platforms have frequently faced manipulative subscription practices designed to discourage cancellations, a survey by LocalCircles found

Amazon Music adds ads for Prime members, ad-free costs extra: Details here

Amazon Music for Prime users will now include ads, while ad-free listening, offline downloads and premium audio quality move to the new Music Unlimited subscription

Right time for Amazon Music to pivot beyond Prime members: Rishabh Gupta

Amazon Music launches standalone plans and a free ad-supported tier, betting on rapid growth in India's paid music streaming market

Apple Music may follow Spotify with free and low-cost subscriptions: Report

Clues discovered in the Apple Music Android beta suggest the company may be testing different subscription tiers, though it remains unclear what changes are being planned

Spotify updates app with bulk playlist actions, mobile folders, and more

Spotify is introducing several usability upgrades, including playlist folders on mobile, improved queue management, background downloads on iOS, and a new reshuffle feature for Premium user

Spotify labels human artists with badge as AI content grows on platform

Spotify rolls out Verified badge and new artist details to improve transparency and help users identify authentic artists on its platform

Fully AI-generated music should not be copyrightable: IFPI CEO Oakley

Globally, we have 837 mn individual subscriber accounts in 2025 up from 750 mn in 2024. It's (largely) US, UK, although the US numbers are little slower than we were used to say 20 years ago, she said

Spotify expands into fitness with guided workouts and playlists: Details

Spotify introduces fitness content with guided workouts and Peloton classes, combining music, podcasts and wellness features in one app

YouTube Premium to get new tools, including auto-playback speed adjustment

Reportedly, YouTube is testing "Auto speed" and motion-based controls for Premium users, letting videos adjust playback speed automatically and simplifying controls while on the move

Spotify's AI-powered Prompted Playlist now lets you add podcasts: What's it

Spotify's Prompted Playlist now includes podcasts, letting users create personalised playlists with both music and podcast episodes based on their interests, mood and listening

BTS comeback creates history with 18.4 mn Netflix views; 100K attend live

Netflix viewership records were broken by K-pop group BTS's comeback concert. An estimated 18.4 million people worldwide watched the concert live on Netflix, the streaming giant said on Wednesday

Spotify will soon let you customise app's music recommendation: What's new

Spotify is testing a new feature called 'Taste Profile' that lets users see and adjust how the app understands their listening habits, helping them influence recommendations

Apple Music adds AI transparency tags to highlight AI-made content: Report

Apple Music has reportedly introduced "Transparency Tags" that let labels disclose AI use in songs, artwork, compositions and videos, aiming to improve transparency around AI-generated music

You can now use Gemini to turn prompts and photos into music: How it works

Google adds Lyria 3-powered music creation to Gemini, letting users generate 30-second songs from text, photos or videos, with AI watermarking and Dream Track support

YouTube Music introduces Spotify-like AI playlist feature for premium users

YouTube Music has rolled out a new AI Playlist feature for Premium users, allowing them to create personalised playlists by simply describing a mood, idea, or genre

BTS Comeback 2026: Netflix to stream K-Pop group concert and documentary

BTS will return to the global stage with a live concert alongside a Netflix documentary that will tell their ARIRANG story. The K-Pop comeback will premiere on Mar 27, marking the reunion and journey

Spotify expands in-app messaging feature to groups: Here is how it works

Spotify is adding group chats to its messaging feature, allowing users to discuss music and podcasts without leaving the app

Spotify now offers shareable weekly recap of top music picks: How to check

Spotify's new "Listening Stats" feature gives users a weekly snapshot of their top songs and artists, acting as a mini version of the annual Wrapped experience

You can now link your Spotify account to ChatGPT: Here's how it works

Spotify's new ChatGPT integration lets you create playlists, get song suggestions, and control playback directly through AI. Here's everything you need to know

Bose angers customers by ending cloud streaming for old SoundTouch speakers

Bose said any SoundTouch speakers with Bluetooth, auxiliary line-in connections, or an HDMI port will still be able to play audio from devices