It’s common knowledge that many apps use algorithms these days. However, years before “For You” timelines, Spotify subscribers were already complaining about the algorithm. Well, the music service is ...

The new "Prompted Playlist" feature is versatile, but is it really personal?

A few years ago I sat down with Spotify’s then-VP of Content and Distribution, who spoke about the idea of Spotify becoming the soundtrack to a listener's day, offering a “Songs To Sing In The Shower” ...

For years, Spotify's recommendation engine has felt like a mind reader. It quietly tracks what you play, skip, save, and replay, then serves up Discover Weekly, Release Radar, and an endless stream of ...

Imagine having a disc jockey inside your computer who matches the music played to your current frame of mind. According to new research, machine learning can approximate that experience creating ultra ...

When Spotify unveiled its "Discover Weekly" feature, a playlist curated based on the music you listen to, almost everybody loved it. Tech blogs raved about its genius after it debuted in 2015.

No longer purely a playground for famous singers, the Vietnamese music scene has expanded to develop an entire related ...