As Spotify’s global RADAR program enters its sixth year in Italy, a new class of artists is stepping into the spotlight. Today, we’re announcing the six emerging acts joining RADAR Italia: Sara Gioielli, faccianuvola, Angelica Bove, prima stanza a destra, Visino Bianco, and Emili Kasa. All under the age of 26, these artists are helping... The post RADAR Italia Unveils 6 New Artists and a New Approach for 2026 appeared first on Spotify.

As podcast formats evolve in the streaming era, podcasting needs updated, transparent metrics that accurately reflect reach and active engagement. Starting today, play counts will now reflect the number of times an episode was watched or listened to for at least thirty seconds. Spotify’s audience behavior data shows that thirty seconds is a reliable indicator... The post Introducing a New Standard for Podcast Plays and Upgraded Creator Analytics Experience appeared first on Spotify.

Last month, RADAR U.K. artist Skye Newman took the stage in East London for a special performance celebrating the release of her debut album, SE9. Nearly 1,000 of the singer-songwriter’s top fans filled the historic Hackney Church for an unforgettable night. Now, audiences everywhere can watch performances from the live show exclusively on Spotify.  The... The post Watch RADAR UK Artist Skye Newman Perform Live in London for Her ‘SE9’ Album Launch appeared first on Spotify.

Last month, Spotify hosted PURE FLOWERS LIVE, a special event celebrating the release of LE SSERAFIM’s second studio album, ‘PUREFLOW’, pt. 1. Held at the Seosomun Shrine History Museum in Seoul, the show gave 300 of the K-Pop group’s top fans a chance to experience the new songs live before the album officially dropped on... The post Watch LE SSERAFIM’s PURE FLOWERS LIVE Performance Videos and Fan Q&A, Only on Spotify appeared first on Spotify.

At Spotify, our commitment to the LGBTQIA+ community is year-round. Through GLOW, our global music program, we celebrate and amplify the contributions of queer creators—because when artists are free to be themselves, more voices are heard, more stories are told, and culture moves forward. Since its launch in January 2023, GLOW has supported more than... The post Meet the New GLOW Ambassadors Leading Spotify’s Global Pride Celebration appeared first on Spotify.