Hello and thanks for reading the latest issue of the Spotify Newsletter.
It’s been a relatively calm week (in the world of Spotify, that is). People are still happily streaming music via Spotify, Joe Rogan is still making interesting conversation on his non-cancelled, extremely popular podcast, and it feels like the Spotify storm has passed - for now.
Let’s wrap up the week on a high note with the best Spotify news….
★In the SPOTlight★
⭐️ Spotify’s Car Thing goes on general sale for $90
Car Thing is designed to offer a more convenient way to control Spotify while driving. It doesn’t have a speaker, and it doesn’t have its own data connection, so it’s essentially a Spotify remote that can output to your car’s speakers.
⭐️ Spotify gave all its staff an extra week off - here’s why
Amid the stress and burnout caused by the pandemic, businesses are trying to find new ways to let their staff recharge their batteries. At Spotify this involved giving everyone the same week off work - for free.
⭐️ Daniel Ek is looking beyond Spotify
Ek wants to be at the forefront of Europe’s early-stage tech scene and is hunting for ways to make an impact on the broader sphere of innovation.
⭐️ White Stripes' 'Seven Nation Army' passes significant streaming marker
The Detroit duo's 2003 anthem has now surpassed 1 billion streams on Spotify, the group's first song to reach the digital milestone.