If it’s Friday morning … it must be another edition of the Spotify Newsletter! Welcome everyone… and happy Friday.
It’s been a great week of news about the streaming giant. Of course, there’s this ongoing brouhaha about Joe Rogan, his podcast and various Spotify employees who are not happy. As hardcore proponents of freedom of speech for all, we don’t think there’s a need to censor anything Rogan has already produced - and for darn sure no one at Spotify should be looking over his shoulder and editing any future episodes.
Let’s dive into all the best Spotify news items that caught our attention this week. 😎
★In the SPOTlight★
⭐️ Spotify Is Throwing It Back With Personalized 'Time Capsule' Playlists
Some of us can't help but reminisce on a simpler time as 2020 continues to get crazier and crazier, and Spotify is helping make that nostalgia a bit easier.
⭐️ Spotify CEO to invest over $1 billion of his own wealth for ‘moonshot’ bets in Europe
Speaking at a virtual talk hosted by start-up event organizer Slush, Ek said he would use the funds to make “moonshot” bets in the continent, focusing on deep technology — new tools that are focused on scientific innovation. Among the sectors Ek is looking to invest in are health, education, machine learning and biotechnology.
⭐️ Chernin Entertainment Inks Spotify First-Look Deal to Adapt Podcasts for TV, Film
Spotify and Chernin Entertainment have formed a multiyear partnership to adapt the audio streamer’s original podcasts for television, film and digital video. Under the first-look deal, the two companies will collaborate 50-50 on investing in developing new projects.
⭐️ Joe Rogan Calls Transphobic Accusations ‘Nonsense’ — Spotify Won’t Be Editing Episodes
Joe Rogan is now responding to seemingly-endless accusations of transphobia — specifically those involving Caitlin Jenner. Activist Spotify employees have reportedly demanded the removal of Rogan’s comments and direct-editing over future episodes — so far, Spotify has refused to edit anything.
🗣Podcast Action🗣
Spotify’s first exclusive DC Comics podcast, Batman Unburied, explores Bruce Wayne’s psychology
Got an idea for a podcast? Spotify Australia wants to hear it
There are now 1.5 million podcasts on Spotify. Here's what Australians are actually listening to
Rickey Thompson and Denzel Dion Launch New Pop Culture Podcast on Spotify
𝄞The Playlist List𝄞
Spotify makes it easier to add people to collaborative playlists
Reebok +Spotify release unique sneakers and playlists to reflect the vibe of your favorite city!
How Spotify’s genreless playlists are ‘driven by culture’
Spotify Curates Official Democracy Comes Alive Playlist Ahead Of Virtual Festival
🔥Even more hot news links🔥
Emerging Aussie acts to benefit from new Spotify global hub
New Spotify patent reveals company’s 3D Audio ambitions
Top 10 most-streamed Denver bands on Spotify at the moment
Burna Boy Takes Over Spotify’s Black History Is Now Hub To Celebrate Nigerian Independence Day
What does Spotify count as a stream?
Jewish Advocacy Group Asks Spotify CEO to Remove Antisemitic Rapper Freeze Corleone
How Spotify is ensuring brands can make the most of its advertising offerings
🎧And now … a little music🎧
Episode #26 of the ‘New Adventures in Spotify’ has cooked up quite a first 4: A lovely, Jerry Goldsmith composition from the Chinatown soundtrack, followed by a country classic by the iconic Loretta Lynn and Conway Twitty, and then the awesome Rolling Stones and Waylon Jennings.
From there… lots and lots of great music.
Have a great weekend!!