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Why I quit SpotifyWhy I quit Spotify
Technology

I dove into the scary world of streaming bundles, and now Dolly Parton talks to me while I walk.

By Adam Clark Estes
It’s going to take a lot more than Neil Young to change Spotify’s mind about Joe RoganIt’s going to take a lot more than Neil Young to change Spotify’s mind about Joe Rogan
Audio
Technology

Other musicians aren’t boycotting the music service. Will you?

By Peter Kafka
One Good Thing: The only Christmas music playlist you’ll ever need is (almost) 8 days longOne Good Thing: The only Christmas music playlist you’ll ever need is (almost) 8 days long
One Good Thing

From disco drummer boys to familiar hits, this Christmas music playlist is essential.

By Emily St. James
Spotify Wrapped, unwrapped
Culture

Spotify spies on us, and we kinda love it.

By Kelly Pau
One Good Thing: Kacey Musgraves’s latest album is her messiest — and maybe her bestOne Good Thing: Kacey Musgraves’s latest album is her messiest — and maybe her best
One Good Thing

This album embraces life’s contradictions, even when it’s difficult to do so.

By Emily St. James
Apple’s antitrust problems in Europe just went from bad to worseApple’s antitrust problems in Europe just went from bad to worse
Technology

Apple’s app store is facing antitrust complaints around the world.

By Sara Morrison
Facebook plans to go after Clubhouse — and podcasts — with a suite of new audio productsFacebook plans to go after Clubhouse — and podcasts — with a suite of new audio products
Audio
Technology

But the products won’t show up for a while.

By Peter Kafka
Why Spotify wants to work with Joe Rogan, Barack Obama, and … youWhy Spotify wants to work with Joe Rogan, Barack Obama, and … you
Audio
Technology

The service is paying big money to big stars. But people who aren’t famous — maybe even you, the person reading this — might want to upload some stuff, too.

By Peter Kafka
All eyes turn to Apple as antitrust investigations heat upAll eyes turn to Apple as antitrust investigations heat up
Technology

As Congress pressures Tim Cook to testify, the EU announces two antitrust investigations into Apple.

By Sara Morrison
Spotify is hiring Joe Rogan, one of the world’s most popular and controversial podcastersSpotify is hiring Joe Rogan, one of the world’s most popular and controversial podcasters
Audio
Technology

The deal means Rogan’s podcast will be exclusively on Spotify by the end of 2020.

By Peter Kafka
The man who tried to disrupt Wall Street’s stranglehold on Silicon Valley is retiringThe man who tried to disrupt Wall Street’s stranglehold on Silicon Valley is retiring
Technology

Spotify CFO Barry McCarthy is leaving the company in January.

By Theodore Schleifer
Apple is under scrutiny for squashing competitors on the App Store — againApple is under scrutiny for squashing competitors on the App Store — again
Technology

Apple built its own screen-time management app. Then things got weird on the App Store.

By Emily Stewart
Apple has sold lots of music subscriptions — so it thinks it will sell lots of other stuff, tooApple has sold lots of music subscriptions — so it thinks it will sell lots of other stuff, too
Technology

Apple Music has eclipsed Spotify in the US. Now Apple wants to do the same thing in news, games, and video.

By Peter Kafka
Money-losing companies that went public in 2018 did better than profitable onesMoney-losing companies that went public in 2018 did better than profitable ones
Technology

That says more about the market than the companies.

By Rani Molla
Spotify is asking European regulators to help it fight Apple — just before Apple launches a big new subscription serviceSpotify is asking European regulators to help it fight Apple — just before Apple launches a big new subscription service
Technology

Spotify has complained about Apple for years. Now it has filed a formal complaint with the EU.

By Peter Kafka
Spotify and Warner Music are fighting, so Spotify users in India can’t listen to Cardi B or Ed SheeranSpotify and Warner Music are fighting, so Spotify users in India can’t listen to Cardi B or Ed Sheeran
Technology

Big Tech and Big Music are used to being frenemies. Now things are getting feistier.

By Peter Kafka
Full Q&A: Alex Blumberg and Matt Lieber explain why they sold Gimlet to SpotifyFull Q&A: Alex Blumberg and Matt Lieber explain why they sold Gimlet to Spotify
Technology

Blumberg and Lieber spoke with Recode’s Peter Kafka on the latest episode of Recode Media.

By Eric Johnson
Spotify has bought two podcast startups and it wants to buy moreSpotify has bought two podcast startups and it wants to buy more
Technology

Daniel Ek says he wants to spend up to $500 million on acquisitions this year.

By Peter Kafka
Full Q&A: Axios business editor Dan Primack on newsletters, IPOs, and the economy in 2019Full Q&A: Axios business editor Dan Primack on newsletters, IPOs, and the economy in 2019
Technology

“I want to tell a reader something they don’t know yet ... I want to make them feel smart when they get to work and feel like they’re ready to do their jobs.”

By Eric Johnson
Airbnb and Slack are considering untraditional IPOs that box out bankers like Spotify didAirbnb and Slack are considering untraditional IPOs that box out bankers like Spotify did
Technology

Airbnb and Slack are considering direct listings. Postmates, with JPMorgan’s help, is plotting the more traditional route.

By Theodore Schleifer
Spotify is removing some Alex Jones podcasts — but not all of them — because they are ‘hate content’Spotify is removing some Alex Jones podcasts — but not all of them — because they are ‘hate content’
Technology

The music streaming service has been the target of public outrage for carrying Jones’s show.

By Kurt Wagner
Spotify tried to reinvent the IPO. But two quarters later, things look ... normal?Spotify tried to reinvent the IPO. But two quarters later, things look ... normal?
Technology

If this is a revolution, it’s pretty quiet.

By Theodore Schleifer
Full transcript: The Verge’s Casey Newton and Recode’s Peter Kafka on Too Embarrassed to AskFull transcript: The Verge’s Casey Newton and Recode’s Peter Kafka on Too Embarrassed to Ask
Technology

Recorded onsite in Rancho Palos Verdes, host Kara Swisher asks what they thought of the Code Conference speakers.

By Recode Staff
You can listen to the new Beyonce and Jay-Z album on Spotify and Apple Music nowYou can listen to the new Beyonce and Jay-Z album on Spotify and Apple Music now
Technology

You don’t need to subscribe to Tidal, Jay-Z’s streaming service, to listen. That’s a change.

By Peter Kafka
Watch MSNBC and Recode’s latest ‘Revolution’ TV specialWatch MSNBC and Recode’s latest ‘Revolution’ TV special
Technology

Recode’s Kara Swisher, Peter Kafka and Dan Frommer interview executives from Facebook, Snapchat, Uber, Airbnb and Spotify.

By Meghann Farnsworth
Spotify is starting to compete with the music labels by signing direct deals with music actsSpotify is starting to compete with the music labels by signing direct deals with music acts
Technology

Just like it said it would.

By Peter Kafka
Code 2018: When will Silicon Valley take responsibility for its products?Code 2018: When will Silicon Valley take responsibility for its products?
Technology

Who’s growing up — and who’s lagging behind — was a recurring question this week at the Code Conference.

By Eric Johnson
Full video and transcript: Spotify CEO Daniel Ek at Code 2018Full video and transcript: Spotify CEO Daniel Ek at Code 2018
Play
Technology

“We didn’t want to get into a position about talking about who gets to do exactly what or what the situation is on Spotify.”

By Recode Staff
The Spotify IPOThe Spotify IPO
Technology

The music-streaming company is going public.

By Vox Staff
The three reasons Spotify did a rare direct stock listing, according to CEO Daniel EkThe three reasons Spotify did a rare direct stock listing, according to CEO Daniel Ek
Play
Technology

It’s all about transparency.

By Dan Frommer
Wall Street doesn’t like Spotify’s first-ever earnings reportWall Street doesn’t like Spotify’s first-ever earnings report
Technology

The streaming music company delivered numbers it had told investors to expect, but the stock is down anyway.

By Peter Kafka
Here’s what to expect from Spotify’s first-ever earnings reportHere’s what to expect from Spotify’s first-ever earnings report
Technology

The streaming music company releases its Q1 numbers this afternoon.

By Peter Kafka
Spotify wants more paid subscribers, so it’s giving away more music for freeSpotify wants more paid subscribers, so it’s giving away more music for free
Technology

The music service hopes a new app will help it hit big growth goals.

By Peter Kafka
Amazon Prime has 100 million-plus Prime memberships — here’s how HBO, Netflix and Tinder compareAmazon Prime has 100 million-plus Prime memberships — here’s how HBO, Netflix and Tinder compare
Technology

Smaller than Netflix, bigger than Spotify.

By Rani Molla
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek is coming to the Code ConferenceSpotify CEO Daniel Ek is coming to the Code Conference
Technology

It’s his first interview since going public. We’re very excited.

By Peter Kafka
Full transcript: Recode’s Teddy Schleifer and Kurt Wagner on Too Embarrassed to AskFull transcript: Recode’s Teddy Schleifer and Kurt Wagner on Too Embarrassed to Ask
Technology

Teddy takes the Spotify questions while Kurt tackles the Facebook stuff.

By Recode Staff
This week on Too Embarrassed to Ask: The YouTube shooting, Spotify’s IPO and a Facebook-Cambridge Analytica updateThis week on Too Embarrassed to Ask: The YouTube shooting, Spotify’s IPO and a Facebook-Cambridge Analytica update
Technology

Recode’s Kara Swisher, Teddy Schleifer and Kurt Wagner explain some of this week’s biggest stories.

By Eric Johnson
This is who benefits most from the Spotify IPOThis is who benefits most from the Spotify IPO
Technology

You win when you take a company public.

By Theodore Schleifer
At $27 billion, Spotify is the seventh-most-valuable internet company to go public in the U.S.At $27 billion, Spotify is the seventh-most-valuable internet company to go public in the U.S.
Technology

It’s up there with Google, if you don’t adjust for inflation.

By Rani Molla
Spotify’s first day of trading ended up being surprisingly normal — and that’s a win for the direct listingSpotify’s first day of trading ended up being surprisingly normal — and that’s a win for the direct listing
Technology

Where’s the chaos?

By Theodore Schleifer and Rani Molla