Spotify, streaming and Universal Music

Spotify says that streaming has made the world ‘value music’
Spotify wants to see 1 billion people paying for streaming music, double the more than 500 million customers who currently subscribe to Spotify and its competitors. In Spotify’s view, artists are lucky to have streaming services,
Universal Music Shares Jump After Agreement With Spotify
The deal establishes a direct license between the companies across Spotify’s current product portfolio in the U.S. and beyond.
Spotify Signs New 'Streaming 2.0' Deal With Universal Music Group
The deal focuses on what the companies call "Streaming 2.0" - the "next stage in the evolution of music" rooted in new paid subscription tiers and an expanded content catalog, as well as artist and user perks.
Universal, Spotify ink multi-year deal
Universal, Spotify ink multi-year deal Universal Music Group, the world's largest music company, and streaming behemoth Spotify on Sunday announced a multi-year direct deal that will affect both recording and publishing royalty rates.
Universal Music Group and Spotify sign new deal as Björk slams streaming company
Spotify is probably the worst thing that has happened to musicians.” Despite new agreements between the world’s largest music label and one of the largest providers of music streaming services, the Icelandic artist’s words continue to ring true.
Spotify and Universal Music Group announce massive new deal that impacts royalty rates
Universal Music Group and Spotify on Sunday announced a huge multi-year direct deal that will affect both recording and publishing royalty rates.
Spotify and Universal Music Group strike new multi-year deal
Spotify (SPOT) and Universal Music Group (UMGNF) entered a new multi-year agreement aimed at enhancing the music streaming experience for both artists and consumers.

Spotify paid out a record $10 billion

Spotify and Universal Unveil Far-Reaching Deal That Improves ‘Bundling’ Payment Structure
Spotify and Universal announced a new deal that sources say improves the payment structure for the streamer's controversial ...
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Spotify and UMG sign major deal for superfan tiers, but users are skeptical – "Can’t wait to see the price increases!"
Spotify and Universal Music Group (UMG) just slid into a major multi-year collab, and it’s about to shake up the music ...
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Joe Rogan’s JRE surpassed by massive show as Spotify’s top podcast
Joe Rogan’s JRE podcast was just dethroned on Spotify by a health and wellness host for the most popular show.
Joe Rogan and ‘Crime Junkie’ Both Top 500 Million All-Time Streams on Spotify, Leading Inaugural Podcaster Milestone Awards (EXCLUSIVE)
Joe Rogan and 'Crime Junkie' both have more than 500 million all-time streams on Spotify, topping its inaugural Creator ...
Spotify Says It Paid $10 Billion to Music Industry in 2024
The figure brings the music streaming giant's total contribution since its founding in 2006 to nearly $60 billion ...
Spotify Paid $10 Billion to the Music Industry in 2024
The streaming service set yet another record for the highest annual payment to the music industry from any single retailer ...
Spotify paid out $10 billion to music industry in 2024
In a new open letter, Spotify have revealed they paid out $10 billion to the music industry in 2024 which is a billion more ...
Bruno Mars Jokes About His Rumored Gambling Debt While Celebrating A Major Spotify Streaming Record
Last week, Bruno Mars set out to drop the next world-dominating strip club anthem. Thanks to his latest single “ Fat Juicy & ...