Spotify is getting a buck more expensive in February

"The streaming service said it's raising its prices occasionally to "reflect the value that Spotify delivers," "to continue offering the best possible experience" and to "benefit artists." It reported last year that it paid out $10 billion to music rights-holders in 2024. However, it's worth noting that several Grammy-nominated songwriters boycotted an awards event it hosted to protest the supposed decreasing royalties songwriters are getting from Spotify plays."

"Spotify is raising the prices for its premium subscriptions by $1 to $2 across the board, starting this February. Those are similar figures to the company's last price hike in 2024. Subscribers across the US, Estonia and Latvia will soon receive an email, notifying them that they'll be paying a larger amount for their February bill. Subscribers who choose to keep their accounts will now have to pay $13 instead of $12 a month for an individual plan."

"The Duo plan will now cost users $19 a month instead of $17, while the Family plan will cost them $22, up $2 from its previous price of $20. Meanwhile, those who decide to cancel their plans can follow our guide right here. Spotify came under fire late last year for running recruitment ads for ICE. It said the advertisements were part of a larger campaign by the US government that ran across platforms, including Meta and Google."

Spotify will increase premium subscription prices by $1–$2 starting in February, affecting Individual, Student, Duo, and Family plans. Subscribers in the US, Estonia, and Latvia will receive email notifications about higher February bills. The company said price increases reflect Spotify’s value, aim to improve user experience, and benefit artists, noting $10 billion paid to rights-holders in 2024. Several Grammy-nominated songwriters boycotted a Spotify-hosted awards event over allegedly decreasing royalties. The service faced criticism for running ICE recruitment ads as part of a U.S. government campaign that ran across multiple platforms; Spotify said those ads are no longer running.

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