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For another year, Spotify set the record for the highest annual payment to the music industry from any single retailer: over $10 billion. That figure has grown tenfold over the past decade, bringing Spotify’s all time royalty payouts to $60B. Hear more about how we got here from David Kaefer our VP, Music Business: https://spoti.fi/3Cm1dOy

On January 27, Bruno Mars became the first artist to reach 150 million monthly listeners in Spotify history.

More than 1 billion people have listened to a podcast on Spotify since we entered the scene in 2019. And today, we’re excited to announce our inaugural, quarterly Creator Milestone Award—and share the winners. See who’s recognized today (and stay tuned for more celebrations this year).

Behind every great idea is a great team—our writer’s room played a key role in turning DJ X into one of Spotify’s most loved features—AI DJ. Hear from Senior Content Designer Adam on how it all came together to create a listening experience that feels like hanging out with a friend.

If workday tunes supercharge your productivity, here are two essential tips to find your next essential mix, track, or artist… 1. For your daily dose of discovery, head to our Made for You hub—where personalized playlists like daylist or Mixes are, well, made for you. 2. To stay ahead of the curve and discover your next favorite artists, try features like Release Radar, Fresh Finds, Discover Weekly, and New Music Friday. Want more tips like this? Find those here ⤵️

Raye’s journey from songwriter to superstar highlights the power of determination and talent. Her debut album, 'My 21st Century Blues,' led her to a record-breaking six major awards last year, including Album of the Year. With a Best New Artist nomination this year, she’s cemented her status as one of the industry’s brightest stars. Explore her story in this edition of The Come Up. 

Sticking to new habits can be hard. But we have a wealth of audio content that can make your journey to self-improvement easier—including courses, playlists, audiobooks, and a Premium offer for adiClub members that dazzles.

We’re all works in progress. These tips from well-followed wellness experts will get you closer to your best, fast. Tap in 👉 https://spoti.fi/4fXA2Y5

Nobody has more songs with over 1 billion streams than The Weeknd. To celebrate his achievement, we hosted a first-of-its-kind live concert for top Spotify fans in LA. And, naturally, the set list included every one of his Billions Club bangers.

Earlier this year, we launched our AUX Live Experiences offering for U.S. advertisers. Now, we’ve expanded the offering to the U.K., with Budweiser as our first partner. We celebrated music and culture at the iconic DIECAST venue. Our first Live Event in the U.K. was more than a concert—it was a fully immersive experience. Here’s a look. https://spoti.fi/3P1hN8N