Spotify

Spotify’s new Istanbul office will be open by the end of June. The streaming service committed to have an office there last year after receiving scrutiny and criticism from Turkish regulators and politicians. It says the new office “demonstrates our long-term commitment to Türkiye’s music ecosystem”…

Spotify has rejigged its subscription products in five markets, including India, introducing a Lite and Platinum tier. The higher priced tier includes access to higher-quality audio and Spotify’s AI DJ, already available with standard subscriptions elsewhere, but also provides access for three users…

Spotify has been sued over Discovery Mode, with subscriber Genevieve Capolongo claiming the “personalised listening experience” she was promised was ruined because the streaming service sold her recommendations “to the highest bidder”. It’s the second class action filed against Spotify this week…