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“That song casts such a huge shadow over everything that we’ve done. It’s difficult, but it’s not like I have to beat it": How Johnny Rzeznik overcame writer's block to pen the Goo Goo Dolls' Iris, then saw it become the soundtrack to '90s nostalgia

Written for a '90s movie soundtrack, the song was later covered by Taylor Swift and has gone on to become a social media sensation

MusicRadar

Prince Harry Has Allegedly Burned Through Majority of Inheritance from Princess Diana, Queen Mother

Prince Harry reportedly faces financial challenges, with claims of inheritance depletion and staff cuts. The Sussexes' spokesperson disputes these reports, noting their speculative nature.

International Business Times UK

I went hands-on with the Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker — and Sonos should be worried

The new Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker looks to compete with Sonos and Apple in the smart speaker space; I got an early first look (and listen).

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Spotify could be set to launch two new features, and one could solve a big pain point for lossless fans — but the other is something no one is asking for

Spotify could be solving a big lossless pain point for offline downloads, and playback speed control could be coming to music.

TechRadar

These 5 overlooked Google Clock app features helped me quit bedtime doomscrolling to get more sleep

Research shows that one hour of screentime in bed increases your risk of insomnia by 59%. The Google Clock app acts as a hub for 5 key features that fixed my bedtime doomscrolling habit to help me get more sleep.

Tom’s Guide

‘We pride ourselves on human curation’: Vocana is an indie music service determined to challenge Spotify’s payment system — I spoke with the platform’s President about the company’s inception, and how it’s planning to fix music streaming

Vocana is a US indie streaming platform ready to challenge Spotify's payment system and algorithm.

TechRadar

‘When I compare it to Spotify Lossless, Apple Music is the clear winner’: I signed up to Apple Music again, and this time it’s all about spatial audio — these are 5 Dolby Atmos-supported albums I think are perfect for new subscribers

Just got Apple Music? I think you should stream these Dolby Atmos-supported albums to kick-start your membership.

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Spotify has ruined mood playlists – so our critics have made some better ones instead

Whether made by human hand or shady algorithm, emotion-based playlists are everywhere. But if you’re looking for a superior soundtrack to ‘all the feels’, get your ears round these selections from our music writers

The Guardian - UK

D4vd sees massive Spotify growth after arrest in the Celeste Rivas murder case, sparking internet outrage

Singer D4vd faces grave charges including murder and child sexual abuse following the discovery of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez's remains. Despite his not guilty plea, his music streams surged post-arrest, sparking public outrage and debate. Celeste vanished in 2024 after visiting his home, with her remains found in 2025. His…

The Times of India

I tested ChatGPT vs Claude to find the best hikes with AllTrails — one clearly had better picks

Now that AllTrails has been added to Claude’s collection of “Connectors,” I tested it against ChatGPT’s utilization of the same app to see which chatbot gave me better hiking trail recommendations.

Tom’s Guide

Pop star Olivia Rodrigo feels proud of Barcelona shirt

Olivia Rodrigo has reflected on her collaboration with FC Barcelona.

BANG Premier

A Little Perspective on NBA Playoff Ratings

Those big first-round viewership numbers come with big asterisk.

Sports Illustrated

Olivia Rodrigo set for El Clasico debut - on Barcelona’s shirt

Good 4 Barca? Olivia Rodrigo takes over El Clasico shirt at Spotify Camp Nou

FourFourTwo

'Verified By Spotify' is the music streamer's new way to help you avoid AI artists, but it doesn't go as far as I'd like — especially with Deezer, Qobuz and Apple Music making major anti-AI steps

The Verified By Spotify badge lets you find out if an artist is real on the streaming giant, but you still can't filter out AI slop in playlists

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Barcelona Unveil U.S. Pop Star As New Jersey Sponsor for El Clasico vs. Real Madrid

Barcelona could be celebrating winning La Liga against Real Madrid on May 10.

The Guardian - UK

‘Major labels are trying to scoop up everything’: the chaotic future for indie music companies – and why vinyl isn’t working

As stalwarts Sub Pop and Rough Trade celebrate big anniversaries, insiders speak candidly about the challenges they face. Can streaming ever ensure their survival?

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Spotify announce Barcelona will wear limited-edition Olivia Rodrigo kits for El Clasico

Olivia Rodrigo will be Barcelona's front of shirt sponsor for Barcelona's crunch match against Real Madrid

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How Taylor Swift's 2018 contract negotiations will see ALL Universal Music Group acts benefit from Spotify sale

A deal made by Taylor Swift when signing her recording contract back in 2018 will see Universal Music Group's artists profit from the record label's planned sale of their Spotify stake.

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Tom’s Guide

I found 3 hidden Spotify features that completely changed how I listen to music

Learn which hidden Spotify settings and features improve sound quality and personalize your music experience.

Euronews

Music beyond English: seven top languages to discover new sounds

Only listening to music in English shuts doors to other rhythms, textures, sounds and especially words. It’s like only watching American films: you're gonna miss great works. Yes, Spanish‑language music is very trendy now but there’s more, so much more to discover.

Tom’s Guide

Was Spotify down? — Live updates on quick outage

Here's what we know about Spotify's ongoing issues that are preventing users from listening to their music and podcasts.

MarketBeat

Spotify’s Ad Slump Raises a Bigger Question Than You Think

Spotify stock is falling after weak guidance, slowing subscriber growth, and declining ad revenue raise concerns about valuation and further downside risk

Tom’s Guide

I tested ChatGPT vs Claude to build my Spotify playlists — one nailed it with much better songs

I pitted ChatGPT against Claude to see which AI tool’s implementation of Spotify produced the best playlists—one of them emerged as the better music curator

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Should You Buy the Dip in Spotify Stock Today?

Spotify stock is sinking as muted guidance tempered strong Q1 earnings. But long-term investors could buy the dip in SPOT shares today.

TechRadar

‘It is about choice — if you want to hear AI music or if you don't.’ One Spotify user got so frustrated with AI slop that they created an ‘AI blocker’, but it 'may violate Spotify's terms of service'

A Spotify user has built their own software that filters out AI-generated music from their listening experiences.

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