Adam Friedland will gladly admit that he doesn’t quite have the résumé of your typical sports commentator. Or, as he puts it, “I have absolutely no qualifications whatsoever.” But as fans of the host of The Adam Friedland Show know, the comedian is a longtime sports fan, and well-versed in the ancient art of cracking... The post Adam Friedland’s (Very Funny) Guide to World Soccer appeared first on Spotify.

Listen closely: In community halls, youth clubs, and local studios across the U.K., the future of music is taking shape. These are the spaces where young creators find their voice, hone their craft, and build the foundation for a life of creativity. But with over a third of these vital hubs at risk of closure,... The post Opening More Doors: Spotify and Youth Music Expand Partnership to Support UK’s Grassroots Music Scene appeared first on Spotify.

Spotify has always been built around your taste. Now, we’re making it easier to shape what you hear, understand what’s playing, and explore your listening—just by asking. Eligible Premium users will see new ways to talk to Spotify across Home and the Now Playing view on mobile. By typing or speaking directly in the app,... The post Just Say the Word: A More Personal Way to Ask, Discover, and Listen appeared first on Spotify.

Discovery has always been a core part of the Spotify experience. Whether you’re diving into curated editorial playlists like Artists To Watch or using personalization features like DJ, there’s always something new to explore. Playlists that refresh weekly—including Release Radar, New Music Friday, Fresh Finds, and Discover Weekly—take discovery even further, helping listeners stay on... The post Spotify’s Discovery-Driven Playlists Keep Your Weekly Music Rotation Feeling Fresh appeared first on Spotify.

Goal-hunting strikers, ball-stopping defenders, and…Shakira? That’s right: With the world’s biggest football tournament well underway, we’re reminded that the stars lighting up the pitch this summer include some of the most talented players on the planet, along with one particular hitmaker from Colombia.  It’s not a football summer if Shakira isn’t involved—and Spotify has the... The post How Shakira Became Music’s Queen of Football appeared first on Spotify.