When two-time Grammy nominee Asake partnered with Spotify for a special one-night-only concert at London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane last month, the goal was simple: create an unforgettable night for the Nigerian artist’s top fans, friends, and family. Asake delivered just that, bringing his chart-topping album M$NEY to life live onstage for the first time. ... The post Asake Talks ‘M$NEY,’ New Sounds, and His New Only-on-Spotify Concert Film appeared first on Spotify.

In the mid-aughts, emo transformed from a fringe underground scene into a cultural phenomenon, launching bands like Fall Out Boy (and accessories like fingerless gloves) into the mainstream. Two decades later, the genre is once again having a moment, and nowhere is that revival more alive than in Mexico. Between 2019 and 2025, streams of... The post Mexico’s Emo Superfans Are Not Okay (They Promise) appeared first on Spotify.

What happens when a familiar, everyday space becomes a stage for music, conversation, and community? That’s the idea behind Greasy Tunes, Spotify’s multi-week residency in Nairobi that brings Kenya’s listening culture off the playlist and into the real world. Inspired by the original concept of transforming a classic “greasy spoon” cafe into a cultural hub,... The post Spotify’s Greasy Tunes Nairobi Brings the City’s Soundtrack to Life appeared first on Spotify.

As the world’s biggest soccer tournament unfolded across North America this summer, fans turned to Spotify to soundtrack every match. A record-breaking official anthem, fan-adopted favorites, and a surge in playlist creation made the 2026 tournament the most musical—and most streamed—yet. Here’s what you need to know about the music behind the game. Spain won,... The post How the World’s Biggest Soccer Tournament Soundtracked the Summer appeared first on Spotify.

This week, global superstars BTS sent ARMY into a frenzy with the premiere of their music video, “NORMAL.” Debuting first on Spotify, it quickly made history by becoming the most-streamed K-Pop music video in a single day on the platform. The video explores a deeply personal side of BTS, set around a late-night party and... The post BTS Breaks Record With Music Video Release of “NORMAL” on Spotify appeared first on Spotify.