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New year, new upgrades – here are 5 improvements I want Spotify to make in 2026

By Rowan Davies published

2025 was great, but 2026 could be even better. These are the upgrades I need to see from Spotify this year.

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Spotify is hiking its prices again – here's how much you'll soon be paying

By Rowan Davies published

There's another Spotify price hike on the way, and we can't say we're entirely surprised.

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As Bandcamp posts a short, two-point policy banning AI music on its site, I wonder why it's so hard for Spotify…

By Becky Scarrott published

Bandcamp just showed Spotify how it's done, banning 'any use of AI tools to impersonate other artists or styles'

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Spotify claims it's not forcing AI-generated music onto listeners.

By Rowan Davies published

Spotify says it's not the reason why unwanted AI music is appearing in your Discover Weekly playlist.

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Music fans are demanding Spotify flags AI-generated music recommendations

By Rowan Davies last updated

Have you noticed AI-generated music in Spotify? These users have, and they're done with it.

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Don’t like Spotify Messages? These two big upgrades could soon change your mind

By Rowan Davies published

You can now see your friends' listening activity in real time, and send Jam requests with Spotify Messages.

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YouTube Music users are furious about AI slop songs – and as a recording musician, I'm angry too

By Carrie Marshall published

AI slop isn't made to be listened to: it's there to trick you – and as a recording musician, I'm angry it's dominating YouTube Music recommendations

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Someone made a Bluetooth-to-cassette live converter, and it's very cool

By Matt Bolton published

YouTuber Julius Makes created a gadget that receives Bluetooth, writes it live to cassette tape, and then plays it back immediately, because why not?

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I'm ditching Spotify after a decade for Apple Music in 2026 –here's why

By David Nield published

Apple Music works across multiple platforms and the web, and it lets you build smart playlists – and that's why I'm quitting Spotify in 2026.

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Over 30% of all new music on Deezer is AI-generated

By John-Anthony Disotto published

97% of people can't tell if music is AI-generated – and over 30% of all new tracks are.

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