Explore Mood Machine by Liz Pelly—a powerful critique of Spotify’s algorithm-driven model that prioritizes passive listening over artistic creativity. The book examines the streaming giant’s ...

The streaming service has completely changed what it means to make and listen to music. What can be done to reverse its ...

The emergence of streaming services such as Spotify and YouTube redefined what it means to be a pop star in the 21st century.

In 2005, Daniel Ek and Martin Lorentzon met in Stockholm and quickly ... That question led to Spotify. When it finally launched in 2008, it wasn’t just a product—it was a rebuttal to piracy.

Spotify’s business model is freemium, offering free ad-supported streaming and premium ad-free subscriptions. The company is owned by co-founders Daniel Ek and Martin Lorentzon, with significant ...

Spotify, the Swedish music streaming service ... Founded in Stockholm by Daniel Ek and Martin Lorentzon in 2006, the music streaming giant has over 675 million users worldwide.

Along with cofounder Martin Lorentzon, Spotify CEO Daniel Ek started the streaming service in 2006 as a way to consume, discover, and engage with music. The concept caught on, and Spotify reigns ...