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Calvin Harris tour dates 2027 USA: Want to see the famous Scottish DJ live? His first North American tour has 18 dates; here's when tickets go on sale
Scottish DJ and producer Calvin Harris has announced his first headlining North American arena tour, featuring 18 shows in the United States and Canada in spring 2027. The tour starts in Boston on April 1 and ends at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California, on May 27. Fans can access presales starting from October 19, with additional opportunities via artist's official website and Live Nation.
Calvin Harris announces 2027 North American tour; check full list of dates, cities and ticket sale details
Calvin Harris is set to launch his 2027 North American arena tour, kicking off in Boston on April 1. The tour features 18 performances in iconic cities such as Chicago and Toronto. Fans can grab presale tickets starting October 19, with general sales available from October 22. His recent shows in the UK and Ireland have received widespread acclaim, reflecting the rising popularity of dance music in the U.S.
Spotify to bring audiobooks to India in November, four years after US launch
Spotify will introduce its audiobook service in India on November 12, 2026, enabling local users to access new content. The service will be available primarily through an Audiobooks+ add-on for Premium and Free users. Initially, Indian users can access a global catalogue featuring over 350,000 titles in different languages. Spotify aims to increase its presence in India by leveraging local partnerships and payment integrations.
In 2015, Jay-Z paid roughly $56 million for TIDAL’s parent company; six years later, Jack Dorsey’s Square paid $297 million for a majority ownership stake
In 2015, Jay-Z took a bold step by acquiring TIDAL with a vision to create a music streaming platform driven by artists. Fast forward to 2021, Square made headlines by securing a $297 million majority stake in TIDAL. This move not only empowers musicians to embrace entrepreneurship through Square's financial technology but also ensures that artist shareholders retain their ownership. This merger exemplifies the blending of entertainment and fintech sectors.
Tata Play partners Spotify to offer four-month Premium trial
Tata Play and Spotify have partnered to offer a complimentary music trial. Eligible Tata Play Binge subscribers can receive four months of Spotify Premium. This collaboration aims to expand music offerings and customer reach for both companies. The service provides ad-free listening and access to millions of songs. This partnership complements Tata Play's existing television and OTT aggregation services.
Spotify Premium users in India now get travel, shopping discounts and exclusive music events
Spotify Premium subscribers in India now receive exclusive lifestyle benefits. These rewards include discounts from popular brands like MakeMyTrip and Nykaa. Premium members can also access invite-only music events and listening sessions. This initiative transforms Spotify Premium into a membership with added lifestyle advantages.
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Spotify's higher spending on marketing, AI features to hit profit
Spotify anticipates that increased marketing and development expenditures will adversely affect profits in the current quarter. The platform forecasts its third-quarter monthly active users to fall short of Wall Street's expectations, a decline attributed to product changes in emerging markets. To counteract this, Spotify is investing significantly in AI features aimed at attracting and retaining its user base, alongside introducing a new agreement for fan-generated covers and remixes.
Spotify launches 'narrated articles' from publications like The Atlantic, Vogue
The Swedish streaming giant will offer more than 650 long-form magazine articles in the English language to users with access to audiobooks.
Spotify expects profit below estimates as North America, Europe growth slows
Spotify's second-quarter outlook falls short of expectations. The Swedish streaming giant anticipates slower growth in Europe and North America. This forecast has led to a dip in its stock value. The company is investing in AI features and marketing. Spotify expects operating income below analyst estimates for the upcoming quarter.
Taylor Swift’s Opalite music video is out — can you watch it free? When it hits YouTube
Taylor Swift is releasing the music video for Opalite, her second single from The Life of a Showgirl, in a nontraditional way. The visual debuts on Friday, February 6 at 8 A.M. ET in Spotify Premium and Apple Music, with YouTube access delayed until Sunday, February 8 at 8 A.M. ET. Fans require a subscription to stream it initially, though trials are available on both platforms.
Spotify expands music videos access to premium users in US, Canada to take on YouTube
Spotify said on Tuesday it is making music videos available to premium subscribers in the US and Canada, as the Swedish streaming giant challenges YouTube for market share. Spotify's shares were up nearly 4% in afternoon trading. The stock has risen around 28% so far this year.
Now you can use Spotify and ChatGPT together. Here is how
Users can now find Spotify integrated in ChatGPT. This new move aims at improving your experience finding music
What exactly is Spotify’s Lossless Listening? Here’s how to activate it and when you can start listening
Spotify has officially introduced Lossless Audio for Premium subscribers in chosen markets, offering advanced sound quality ranging up to 24-bit/44.1 kHz FLAC. The feature operates on mobile, desktop, tablet, and Spotify Connect gadgets such as Sony and Bose. Listeners can adjust quality settings, including Low, Normal, High, Very High, and Lossless, and suggest streaming through Wi-Fi with wired headphones for optimal audio.
Spotify rolls out lossless audio playback: See if it’s available in the US and how much you’ll pay
One of the most anticipated features, lossless audio, has finally been rolled out by Spotify after four years of wait. Spotify recommends streaming lossless music over Wi-Fi with wired headphones or speakers. The rollout will expand to over 50 markets by October and there is no need to pay additional cost for it.
Spotify announces messaging feature for free, premium users
Spotify Technology is set to launch a messaging feature for all users. This feature will enable users to chat and share music. It aims to attract more users amidst competition. The launch will begin this week in select markets for users aged 16 and above. Spotify is also investing in new features to reach one billion users.
Spotify to raise premium subscription price in select markets from September
Spotify announced on Monday that the monthly price for premium individual subscriptions in certain markets will increase starting in September. This move reflects ongoing adjustments to keep pace with changing market conditions and support continued investment in features.
IndiGo partners Spotify to give you free membership and tailored playlists
IndiGo and Spotify introduce 6E Shuffle, offering exclusive travel playlists. This collaboration features a four-month complimentary Spotify Premium for IndiGo customers. Personalized playlists match destinations and moods. Spotify will also recommend travel destinations. Gen Z shows the highest interest in travel-related music searches. IndiGo and Spotify will launch a promotional video featuring Armaan Malik.
Spotify raises U.S. prices of its premium plans in margin push
On a monthly basis, Spotify has raised prices of its individual plan to $11.99 from $10.99, duo plan to $16.99 from $14.99 and its family plan to $19.99 from $16.99 in the U.S.
Spotify users facing massive crashing issues on Android
The problem leaves the app unable to open, with it crashing within a second or two of trying to first open it. However, the problem appears to be restricted to the most recent Spotify for Android beta update, version 8.9.2.169, the report mentioned.
After incurring huge losses, Spotify increases subscription fees
The company will increase its monthly subscription rate for individual plans by GBP 1 to GBP 10.99. Why this decision has been taken, know in detail.
Spotify planning to raise subscription charge, first time since 2011: Here's new pricing, key details
Spotify's Premium membership charge has been a constant since over 12 years now. However, as per latest reports, it is now going to revise the current rates by $1 up.
Spotify account delete process: Step-by-step guide
Spotify users wanting to delete the account of the music streaming platform, can use a few steps.
Spotify may soon launch HiFi streaming plan, Reddit post suggests
The plan is to be priced at $19.99, according to the Reddit post
Spotify's Premium users to get individual buttons for Shuffle, Play
Spotify said that this new change will allow Premium users to choose the mode they prefer at the top of playlists and albums and listen to them the way they want to.
Spotify Q3 2021: Resumption of marketing initiatives in India helped drive MAU to 381 million
It also saw improved momentum across the 86 markets launched earlier this year, with outperformance led by South Korea, Bangladesh, and Pakistan.
India powers Spotify's growth as it closes in on 350 million monthly active users
The company adds 24 million monthly active users in Oct-Dec 2020, taking its total for the year to 74 million; one in four users now consumes podcast content, Spotify says.
Spotify looks to grow its paid subscriber base in India
Spotify is eyeing India as a key market to test several of its product features, similar to other tech giants.
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