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spotify

wooden gavel on laptop

Activists, tech firms join together for upcoming ‘Antitrust Day’ of action as bills loom in Congress

'A bipartisan, overwhelming majority of Americans support strengthening our antitrust laws.'

On Mar 24, 2022 by Jacob Seitz

Tech
Joe Rogan

Celebrities react to Joe Rogan after videos of him saying the N-word go viral

Rogan is also under fire for a joke where he compared Black people to 'Planet of the Apes.'

On Feb 7, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture
Neil Young

Spotify agrees to remove Neil Young’s music after he spoke out against Joe Rogan

Folk-rock star Neil Young accused Joe Rogan of spreading COVID-19 misinformation on Spotify.

On Jan 27, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture
gabby petito and brian laundrie in tent outside van

‘So creepy’: People point to ‘concerning’ songs added to Gabby Petito’s Spotify

'Some of the songs are on there are slightly concerning.'

On Sep 17, 2021 by Phil West

IRL
Black woman with vintage condenser mic over Spotify background with caption "Viral Labor"

Without live performances, musicians rely on streaming services to stay afloat

When live shows shut down, Texas artists like Chief Cleopatra went online.

On Sep 3, 2021 by Jillian Price

Internet Culture IRL
Spotify logo with "no" symbol about blocking

‘Spotify is aiding and abetting abusers’: Users call out streaming music giant for lacking a block feature

Most sites let you block an unwanted person. Spotify does not.

On Jun 11, 2021 by Colleen Hagerty

Tech
uniqua, tyrone, and pablo in the backyardigans

This 15-year-old song from ‘The Backyardigans’ is blowing up on TikTok and Spotify

It's incredibly catchy.

On May 19, 2021 by Michelle Jaworski

Internet Culture
A monolith in the Utah desert

This week on the internet: Utah monolith, Spotify Wrapped, and a toxic meme that sums up 2020

The Internet Insider.

On Dec 4, 2020 by Tiffany Kelly

Internet Culture
spotify wrapped story idea

Former intern claims company took Spotify Wrapped ‘story’ concept

Spotify Wrapped looks a little different this year.

On Dec 3, 2020 by Audra Schroeder

Internet Culture IRL

My Black Lives Matter playlist: Music for summer ’20

The protest songs we'll remember.

On Jun 27, 2020 by Angela Littlefield

IRL Streaming
guardians galaxy music

‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ director shares full, unheard ‘Awesome Mix’ playlist

It includes a ton of unheard songs that might be in 'Vol. 3.'

On Apr 21, 2020 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Streaming
the ringer spotify bill simmons

Spotify acquires Bill Simmons’ podcast empire. What does that mean for the Ringer?

Amid concerns from the Ringer union, here's what we know so far.

On Feb 5, 2020 by Kahron Spearman

Streaming

Spotify wants to make a playlist for your pet

Generate songs for your dog, cat, iguana, bird, or hamster.

On Jan 15, 2020 by Mikael Thalen

Tech
facebook, google, twitter and spotify logos over red, white, and blue background

How Facebook, Twitter, Google, and Spotify are handling 2020 political ads

Tech giants are making major tweaks.

On Jan 2, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

Layer 8 Tech
Lewis Capaldi

The best ways to hear Lewis Capaldi’s music online

Here's what to consider before you sign up.

On Dec 7, 2019 by Nahila Bonfiglio

Streaming

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