MYSTERIOUS: 2 - What They Never Told You

Spotify claims it saved the music industry – but who will save us from the streaming model?

Many musicians would scoff if you told them Spotify has saved the music industry

What Hi-Fi? · Mar 12

Spotify’s SongDNA feature doesn’t officially exist yet, but beta users are already calling it the ‘best Spotify feature’ to date

Users are already loving SongDNA for its in-depth song credits, and it's looking to be a handy new way to discover new artists.

TechRadar · Mar 12

‘Bass-heads need not apply’: I tested a polished-sounding wireless speaker with an impeccable sense of space — it’s just a shame that it flubs the sub

I loved this wireless speaker’s ace connectivity and sense of space and but have to ask: where’s the bass?

TechRadar · Mar 10

Apple Music is sneakily becoming the best music streamer for Android

With Spotify continually raising prices and YouTube Music failing to meet the moment as a music-first device, Apple Music is emerging as the top option.

Android Central · Jan 26

The battle for the soul of music and the search for an antidote to AI-generated slop

AI pop stars are topping the charts, and anyone can make a song in seconds. What does it mean for the music industry?

Evening Standard · Jan 24

Spotify no longer serves my needs, so I’m switching to Tidal instead

It’s been a good run, but things have changed

What Hi-Fi? · Jan 21

Spotify’s US prices set to rise again

An individual Premium subscription will increase by $1 a month

What Hi-Fi? · Jan 20

Spotify is basically telling its subscribers to switch with latest price hike

Spotify is raising the price of Premium subscriptions to "reflect the value" of its service, but I can name at least four others that are a better deal.

Android Central · Jan 16

Spotify says it will hike prices for the third time in as many years ‘to continue offering the best possible experience and benefit artists’

Spotify is getting more expensive, again, with its third price hike since 2023.

Tom’s Guide · Jan 15

Of all the test tracks I used in 2025, this is the one I played the most – and you should hear it too

My trusty companion throughout a turbulent year

What Hi-Fi? · Dec 31, 2025