From gripping thrillers to poignant memoirs, the 21st century has had no shortage of unforgettable books. To celebrate the standout storytelling of our modern era, we’re launching Best of the Century So Far—a curated audiobook collection of titles released each year between 2001 and 2025, hand‑picked by our North American audiobook editors. For the Record... The post Spotify Editors Reveal Their Picks for Best Book of the Century (So Far) appeared first on Spotify.

For many artists, independent venues are where music careers begin and fan communities take shape. Independent venue operators work hard every day to keep local scenes thriving as they navigate a rapidly evolving live music landscape. They deserve greater visibility and support, and with our latest partnership we’re helping to amplify their impact.  Today, Spotify... The post Spotify and NIVA Partner to Support Independent Venues Across the US appeared first on Spotify.

Books have always moved with us, whether tucked in our bags or humming in our headphones. With audiobooks, Spotify is building new ways to bring our favorite stories along for the ride. Just over two years after launching, Audiobooks in Premium is now live in 22 markets. We’ve grown our catalog nearly fivefold, from 150,000... The post Spotify Expands Audiobook Features, and Printed Book Sales Go Live in the US and UK appeared first on Spotify.

From immersive storytelling to laugh-out-loud comedies, podcasts are booming in popularity across Mexico and Latin America. That’s why we’re excited to announce that next month, Mexico’s biggest podcast celebration, the Spotify Podcast Awards, are back. This second edition arrives with new categories, surprises, and an even sharper focus on the fans, because if there’s one... The post Spotify Podcast Awards Return to Celebrate Latin America’s Most Influential Voices appeared first on Spotify.

After launching the Spotify Podcast Awards in Mexico last year, we brought the fan-voted celebration to Paris this week for its first edition in France. Hosted by comedian, columnist, and podcaster Pablo Mira, the event lit up the Grand Rex, celebrating the voices and stories shaping the country’s podcasting scene today. It brought together 800... The post Fans Crown Winners at the First Spotify Podcast Awards in France appeared first on Spotify.