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fromInfoQ
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

Inside Spotify's 2025 Wrapped Archive: AI Narratives at Scale and the Privacy TradeOff

Music production
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

I Was in a Music Rut. I Blame the Algorithm. I Found a Simple Way to Break Out of It.

Spotify's music recommendations became repetitive, prompting a search for alternative sources like public radio for fresh music.
Podcast
fromRAIN News
4 days ago

Spotify enables a pure audio experience with new video-off setting

Spotify introduces toggles to disable video features, returning focus to audio experiences.
Privacy professionals
fromInfoQ
1 week ago

Inside Spotify's 2025 Wrapped Archive: AI Narratives at Scale and the Privacy TradeOff

Spotify's 2025 Wrapped Archive generates personalized reports for users, emphasizing narrative recaps while raising privacy concerns.
Podcast
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Spotify's Prompted Playlists can help you find new podcasts to listen to

Spotify's Prompted Playlists now include podcasts, allowing Premium users to create customized playlists using text prompts.
Social media marketing
fromTech Times
4 days ago

How Social Media Algorithms Work: Simple Tips to Boost Feed Visibility Fast

Social media algorithms prioritize content based on user engagement, timing, and quality to maximize user activity on the platform.
Apple
fromFast Company
5 days ago

As the iPod makes a comeback, here are some pointers to use it

Secondhand iPod sales are surging as young people seek focused music listening experiences away from smartphones.
Podcast
fromRAIN News
6 days ago

Spotify launches new playlist technology for smarter podcast streaming

Prompted Playlist now includes podcasts, creating personalized playlists based on user history and real-time signals.
Music production
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

It has your name on it, but I don't think it's you': how AI is impersonating musicians on Spotify

AI bots are impersonating musicians on streaming platforms, causing frustration and confusion for artists.
Television
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

As YouTube grows on TV, it eyes more interactive video across formats | TechCrunch

YouTube is enhancing interactive features for TV viewing as connected TVs account for a growing share of its watch time.
Music production
fromConsequence
4 days ago

Staff Picks: Best Songs of the Week April 4th - April 10th

New music releases this week include tracks from BossMan Dlow, Dari Bay, and Isaiah Rashad, showcasing diverse styles and themes.
Software development
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Bluesky's next product is an AI assistant that helps build custom social media feeds

Attie helps users generate custom social feeds using natural language prompts without coding knowledge.
Music production
fromDefector
5 days ago

The Best Songs Of Q1 2026 | Defector

Music in early 2026 reflects anxiety and a desire for liberation, showcasing a mix of deep personal themes and lighthearted fun.
#apple-music
Music production
fromZDNET
1 week ago

I used Apple Music's new AI tool to break out of my music rut - and it worked

Playlist Playground in iOS 26.4 allows users to create AI-generated playlists from prompts, offering a quick but sometimes inconsistent experience.
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Apple

Apple Music vs. Spotify: I tested both music streaming services, and my choice is clear

Music production
fromZDNET
1 week ago

I used Apple Music's new AI tool to break out of my music rut - and it worked

Playlist Playground in iOS 26.4 allows users to create AI-generated playlists from prompts, offering a quick but sometimes inconsistent experience.
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Apple

Apple Music vs. Spotify: I tested both music streaming services, and my choice is clear

Marketing tech
fromTNW | Spotify
1 month ago

Spotify launches Taste Profile editor

Spotify launches Taste Profile, allowing Premium listeners to view and directly modify the algorithmic data model that powers their personalized recommendations.
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

ElevenLabs releases a new AI-powered music generation app | TechCrunch

ElevenMusic allows users to generate up to seven songs per day using natural language prompts, with options to adjust song length, lyrics, and writing style.
Music production
fromSearch Engine Roundtable
1 month ago

AI Mode Results Personalized to User Behavior

AI Mode can use your previous conversations, along with places you've searched for or tapped on in Search and Maps to deliver more relevant options, personalized to you. So if AI Mode infers that you have a preference for Italian food, plant-based meals, and places that have outdoor seating, you may get results suggesting options like these.
Privacy technologies
Podcast
fromMarTech
2 weeks ago

Why digital audio is a must-have for your retail media plan | MarTech

Digital audio is becoming a crucial advertising channel, reflecting changing consumer behavior and offering significant opportunities for targeted marketing.
Music production
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Spotify is testing a tool to help real artists deal with AI slop on their profiles

AI-generated content is causing confusion by being falsely attributed to real musicians on streaming platforms.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

2 tools to break free from Spotify's stale music playlists

And, make no mistake, they will be five songs you're really into right now, because that's how many of these services work-and it's not because everyone else has the same taste in music as you. For instance, any Spotify playlist that says "created for" in the header is catered to the individual user, based on their listening history. There's nothing wrong with that, necessarily-it can be nice to know you're going to hear songs you like. But there are downsides.
Music
Podcast
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Spotify will let you edit your Taste Profile to control your recommendations | TechCrunch

Spotify launches a beta feature allowing Premium listeners to review, edit, and fine-tune their algorithmically generated Taste Profile that powers personalized recommendations.
Apple
fromTechRepublic
1 month ago

Apple Music Plans Transparency Tags for AI-Generated Tracks - TechRepublic

Apple Music is implementing transparency tags to identify AI-generated music, normalizing disclosure practices across streaming platforms as synthetic music volumes increase.
Podcast
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Spotify tests letting users directly customize their Taste Profile

Spotify Premium users in New Zealand can now view and customize their Taste Profile to directly control music recommendations and listening trends.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

YouTube rolls out an AI playlist generator for Premium users | TechCrunch

YouTube Premium users on iOS and Android can generate personalized playlists from text or voice prompts using a new AI playlist feature.
Privacy technologies
fromRAIN News
1 month ago

Music streamer Quboz implements AI detection

Qobuz implemented an AI detection system to identify and label 100% AI-generated music, protecting artist revenue and platform authenticity.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Why Spotify says its developers haven't written new code more than a month

Spotify's senior engineers stopped writing code since December, using Claude Code and Honk via Slack to generate, receive, and deploy app features and fixes.
Music production
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Spotify's new Taste Profile feature lets users fine-tune their algorithm's recommendations

Spotify introduces Taste Profile, an AI-powered feature allowing Premium users to customize their listening algorithm by specifying music preferences, genres, and contextual listening needs.
fromEngadget
4 weeks ago

Spotify rolls out 'bit-perfect' playback in Windows app

Without Exclusive Mode turned on, your computer may alter audio before it reaches your DAC by resampling it, mixing other system sounds in, and changing the volume. With the mode enabled, all other sounds from your computer are disabled so Spotify can deliver the highest quality and most accurate version of a song possible.
Music production
#ai-assisted-coding
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Spotify says its best developers haven't written a line of code since December, thanks to AI | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Spotify says its best developers haven't written a line of code since December, thanks to AI | TechCrunch

Music production
fromwww.socialmediatoday.com
1 month ago

TikTok introduces full-song Apple Music streams to app

TikTok now allows Apple Music users to play full songs in-app instead of 30-second previews, enhancing music discovery and engagement while supporting artist payments.
Music production
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

TikTok now lets Apple Music subscribers play full songs without leaving the app | TechCrunch

TikTok partners with Apple Music to enable subscribers to play full songs within TikTok without switching apps, plus introduces a real-time Listening Party feature for social music experiences.
Music production
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I traded Spotify with an MP3 player for a week. Life outside the algorithm was rough

A week without Spotify streaming reveals how algorithmic recommendations create passive listening habits, while analog MP3 players foster deeper musical engagement through intentional curation.
Apple
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Apple's iOS 26.4 arrives in public beta with AI music playlists, video podcasts, and more | TechCrunch

iOS 26.4 adds AI-generated playlists in Apple Music, video support in Podcasts, RCS end-to-end encryption, Concerts discovery, UI refreshes, and other media improvements ahead of a spring release.
#ai-transparency
Music production
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Apple Music adds optional labels for AI songs and visuals

Apple Music introduces voluntary Transparency Tags metadata system requiring artists and labels to label AI-generated content across tracks, compositions, artwork, and music videos.
Music production
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Apple Music to add Transparency Tags to distinguish AI music, says report | TechCrunch

Apple Music introduces optional metadata tags allowing record labels and distributors to flag AI-generated or AI-assisted content across songs, artwork, compositions, and music videos.
Music production
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Apple Music adds optional labels for AI songs and visuals

Apple Music introduces voluntary Transparency Tags metadata system requiring artists and labels to label AI-generated content across tracks, compositions, artwork, and music videos.
Music production
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Apple Music to add Transparency Tags to distinguish AI music, says report | TechCrunch

Apple Music introduces optional metadata tags allowing record labels and distributors to flag AI-generated or AI-assisted content across songs, artwork, compositions, and music videos.
Music
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Is AI Ruining Music?

Streaming economics, algorithmic recommendations, and generative AI commodify music, reduce artist revenue, and threaten creative control and discovery.
Podcast
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Spotify is rolling out Audiobook Charts | TechCrunch

Spotify launches weekly Audiobook Charts for the U.S. and U.K., ranking top audiobooks by overall and genre categories based on listening behavior and engagement.
Music production
fromVulture
1 month ago

Apple Music Doesn't Want to Trick You With AI Songs

Apple Music requires record labels to disclose AI-generated content through Transparency Tags across sound recordings, compositions, artwork, and music videos.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

The answer to AI in music isn't suppression. It's data

But to anyone tracking the data over the past few years, it was inevitable. In 2022, Bad Bunny's Un Verano Sin Ti redefined the market, driving Latin music's streaming growth to new heights. It later became the first Spanish-language album nominated for Grammy Album of the Year. The takeaway is simple: When you have accurate, real-time data, you don't guess where culture is going, you know.
Music
Podcast
fromRAIN News
1 month ago

A landscape of listening

Podcasting in the U.S. continues significant growth, reaching diverse demographics—especially ages 25–44, males, Black and Hispanic listeners—with strong crossover between listening and watching.
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Spotify's Smart Reorder treats your playlists like a DJ set

Spotify's "Smart Reorder" option, announced on Wednesday, is available now in the Spotify app for Premium subscribers. To try it out, open a playlist and tap the "Mix" button then "Edit." The "Smart Reorder" button should be at the bottom of the editing screen.
Music production
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