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Spotify Shakes Up Leadership: Daniel Ek Steps Down as CEO, Co-CEOs Appointed Amid Artist Protests

Spotify Shakes Up Leadership: Daniel Ek Steps Down as CEO, Co-CEOs Appointed Amid Artist Protests

Spotify Shakes Up Leadership: Daniel Ek Steps Down as CEO, Co-CEOs Appointed Amid Artist Protests Spotify has announced a significant leadership restructuring, with co-founder Daniel Ek stepping down from his role as Chief Executive Officer, effective January. The global music streaming giant will transition to a co-CEO model, elevating Chief Product and Technology Officer Gustav Söderström and Chief Business Officer Alex Norström to lead the company. Ek will remain engaged as executive chairman, focusing on long-term strategy and capital allocation….

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Spotify Transforms Free Tier with On-Demand Playback and Expanded Features

Spotify Transforms Free Tier with On-Demand Playback and Expanded Features

Spotify Transforms Free Tier with On-Demand Playback and Expanded Features Spotify has rolled out a significant update to its free tier, allowing ad-supported mobile users to pick and play specific tracks within any playlist or album, a major departure from its long-standing shuffle-only model. The change, which went live globally on September 15, aims to enhance the user experience and drive engagement. Beyond lifting the shuffle restriction, Spotify has introduced two additional on-demand features for free users: ‘Search & Play’…

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Spotify Ends Shuffle-Only Era, Grants Free Users On-Demand Song Selection

Spotify Ends Shuffle-Only Era, Grants Free Users On-Demand Song Selection

Spotify Ends Shuffle-Only Era, Grants Free Users On-Demand Song Selection Spotify has announced a significant overhaul of its free tier, finally allowing non-paying users to select and play specific songs on demand. This major update, rolling out globally, addresses one of the most persistent frustrations for free listeners who were previously confined to a shuffle-only experience with limited skips. Previously, free users attempting to play a specific track from an album or playlist would be met with a randomized order,…

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Spotify Launches Advanced Custom Transitions for Premium Playlists

Spotify Launches Advanced Custom Transitions for Premium Playlists

Spotify Launches Advanced Custom Transitions for Premium Playlists Spotify is rolling out a significant new feature that allows Premium subscribers to create highly personalized and professional-sounding playlists. The custom transitions tool, launched this week, enables users to seamlessly blend tracks, offering options for automatic transitions or manual customization with effects like fade, rise, and blend. This innovative update provides advanced control over the listening experience. Users can adjust settings such as volume, EQ, and various effects, utilizing waveform and beat…

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Spotify Rolls Out AutoMix-Style Song Transitions for Premium Users in Beta

Spotify Rolls Out AutoMix-Style Song Transitions for Premium Users in Beta

Spotify Rolls Out AutoMix-Style Song Transitions for Premium Users in Beta Spotify is introducing a significant new feature for its Premium subscribers, allowing them to create unique and seamless transitions between songs within their playlists. This functionality, which bears a resemblance to Apple Music’s AutoMix, is currently in its beta phase, offering advanced customization options. Premium users will gain the ability to fine-tune various aspects of their listening experience, including volume, equalization (EQ), and effect curves. The feature is further…

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