

Where’s the chaos?


The streaming music company wants to get more music — and more profitable music — from the little guys.


You should care what happens on Tuesday — even if you don’t care about Spotify.
NBC’s show, starring John Legend and Sara Bareilles, was an elaborate production with one unbeatable scene.


Spotify’s CFO pushed for this week’s direct listing, which could change life for Wall Street and for big tech startups.


Ahead of its IPO, the streaming service is offering its first-ever guidance: Revenue, subs and margins will be up, operating losses will go down.


The famously apolitical singer just spoke up on Instagram to “support gun reform.”


It’s sure to be a volatile debut.


The musicians backed political activists and called out the NRA and Donald Trump in their Oscars performance.


Are you a major recording star? Here’s a way you can win an Oscar!


71 million subscribers is a big deal, and it gives CEO Daniel Ek lots of options.


Most companies don’t take chances with the pomp and circumstance of an IPO. Here’s what Spotify is doing differently.


What we learned from the streaming company’s public filing.


Now it has to figure out how to divide that money with Beyonce and its other artists.


A three-part play in a debt drama.


Spotify generates billions in revenue and gives most of that money to the music labels. But it is gaining leverage and getting better margins.

No country takes its fluffy pop music more seriously than South Korea.


A love song playlist for everyone.


And, given some strong metaphysical assumptions, they love you right back.


The release strategy for Timberlake’s latest album looks pretty standard. That’s weird.


The Grammys’ treatment of Kesha, Lorde, and other women nominees reveals the industry’s true priorities.


From Kendrick Lamar to Kesha.


They tried, but in general: yikes.


Bruno Mars was the night’s biggest winner, taking home six awards including Album of the Year, Record of the Year, and Song of the Year.


This bit probably didn’t go over well at the White House.


Logic, Camila Cabello, and Bono all made powerful statements about immigration and diversity.


The singer was joined by Cyndi Lauper, Camila Cabello, and more for a searing, relevant performance.


The awards will be packed with performances from Kesha, Cardi B, SZA, Elton John, and more.


Adele over Beyoncé? Macklemore over Kendrick Lamar? What were the Grammy voters thinking?


Get to know the nominated songs and artists in all 30 televised categories.


The witch fantasy is more popular than ever — and Lorde is riding it straight to the top.


Do you like your streaming glass half-full or half-empty? We have you covered.


The Oscar nominee (for Dunkirk) joined his collaborators to talk the score for Blue Planet II.


Says Merrill Garbus of interrogating her white privilege, “Shouldn’t I be the one doing this work?”


This ranking is as weird and perfect as the show itself.


Stefan Blom’s departure may raise questions.


Big investors TPG and Dragoneer get a nice return, and Tencent gets a piece of the streaming music company. Everybody happy?


His end-of-the-year list centers on class, race, and gender in America.
Big Freedia explains where “Lemon” got its bounce from.


2017’s most powerful album answered a pressing, crucial question about enduring abuse: What comes next?