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If You Updated to iOS 15, Spotify's App Might Be Severely Draining Your iPhone's Battery

Some users are reporting a loss of 1% battery per minute of use

We Used Spotify’s New Play-Count Feature to ID the Best Deep Cuts in Pop History

Let’s celebrate some underloved tracks that deserve more spins than they get.

How to Get Your Hands on Spotify’s Car Thing, Its First Physical Device

The smart player is free for a limited time. And yes, it's really called "Car Thing."

Guess How Many Questions We Asked Kyle Brandt About “10 Questions With Kyle Brandt”

Brandt talks odd jobs, memorable contestants and the intensive research process behind his hit podcast for The Ringer

Listen to Phoebe Bridgers Duet With Jackson Browne on New Version of “Kyoto”

Bridgers also covered John Prine's "Summer's End" with Maria Taylor

Bruce Springsteen and Barack Obama Are Hosting a Podcast Together

The first two episodes of "Renegades: Born in the USA" are available now on Spotify

Spotify’s New Speech Monitoring Tech Sounds Creepy as Hell

Do you want your music curated based on what your voice sounds like?

Olivia Rodrigo's Record-Breaking Song "Drivers License," Explained

Thank TikTok, Disney Channel drama and the universal feeling of inconsolable yearning

Jimmy Page Calls for Fairer Streaming Royalties for Musicians

The legendary musician said streaming royalties "should be rightfully paid to all musicians and writers who made the music"

The Rise of the “Mental Health Playlist,” And How to Make One

Whether it's Spotify's "Daily Wellness" or a hand-picked mix, more people are streaming as a form of self-care

Spotify CEO Defends Keeping Transphobic Joe Rogan Episodes

"The fact that we aren't changing our position doesn't mean we aren't listening," he said. "It just means we made a different judgment call"

Joe Rogan's Debut on Spotify Didn't Include Some Past Controversial Episodes

Interviews with some alt-right figures and comedians are missing (though a few have been reinstated)

Spotify CEO Tells Musicians They Need to Record More Music, and Faster

Daniel Ek has been criticized by a wide range of artists for his comments

Michelle Obama’s Podcast Will Debut on Spotify Later This Month

The show comes a year after the Obamas inked an exclusive deal with the company

Tidal Is Currently the Best Value in Music Streaming

At just $3 for three months, you'll get access to A-level exclusives with superior sound quality

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Jon Stewart Says Neil Young Leaving Spotify Is an "Overreaction"

The former "Daily Show" host weighed in on the issue on Thursday's episode of his podcast

There Are Now Multiple Reasons Why Artists Are Leaving Spotify Over Joe Rogan

Graham Nash and India Arie are the latest artists to leave the platform, with the latter citing Rogan's comments on race as her reason for leaving

Of Course All It Took Was a Financial Hit for Joe Rogan and Spotify to Address His COVID Misinformation

The controversial podcast host apologized and promised to book "more experts with differing opinions" on his show

Here’s How to Stream Neil Young’s Music Now That He’s Off Spotify

Young officially pulled his music from the streaming service after issuing an ultimatum over Joe Rogan

No, Old Music Isn’t “Killing” New Music

A new Atlantic piece claims otherwise

Doctors Publish Open Letter Condemning Joe Rogan's "Devastating" Impact on Public Health

Medical professionals are sick of Spotify allowing the podcaster to spread misinformation unchecked

TikTok’s Quest for World Domination Even Has Spotify Worried

Spotify executives are concerned Gen Z isn't using its service enough

It's Not Just Musicians Who Claim Spotify's Not Paying Them Enough

The streaming giant is facing a new push to pay comedians both as writers and performers

Spotify Wrapped Is One of the Last Great Mass Cultural Events

Why we'll never get sick of seeing each other's streaming data

Report: Spotify Plans to Remove its Car View Mode

An unexpected change from the streaming service

Despite a Guilty Verdict, R. Kelly’s Music Is Still Poppin’ on Music Streaming Services and TikTok

The singer faces life in prison for sex trafficking, but people cannot stop listening to Ignition (Remix)

Should R. Kelly’s Music Be Removed From Streaming Services?

What does the singer's recent conviction mean for his music?