Spotify Summer Forecast: Spotify dropped its 2026 “Songs of Summer” playlist, spotlighting Ariana Grande, Olivia Rodrigo and Zara Larsson while notably leaving out Sabrina Carpenter, sparking instant debate. Platform Expansion: V added a Spotify app to VIDAA-powered smart TVs, pushing music and podcasts onto the big screen. Apple Music Plans: Android beta code hints Apple Music may be testing new subscription tiers, including “premium access required” and “skip limit” language. Spotify Product Updates: Spotify rolled out playlist folders plus improved offline listening and queue tools on mobile. K-Pop Momentum: Rescene’s “Love Attack” is surging again after viral YouTube buzz around member Woni, climbing major Korean and international charts. New Releases: SM Entertainment set Hearts2Hearts’ second EP “Lemon Tang” for June 22. Social Music Sharing: Threads opened its playable music stickers to everyone, letting users share 30-second song clips in posts. Tech for Listening: Researchers unveiled a focused-sound approach aimed at streaming audio without disturbing nearby people. Taylor Swift x Pixar: Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story 5 campaign keeps teasing Taylor Swift involvement with new “TS” billboard hints.