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Do you like playing music on public transport without headphones? Then I despise you
The Herald (Scotland)
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August 28, 2025
Even Putin and Zelensky could agree on this. If there’s one type on the face of the planet who nobody can stand - and who everyone wants to deliver a fatal malkie - it’s this creature. Social taxonomists have various classifications for this...
Reflections and Impressions: SXS Chamber Music Festival
Quadrant
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August 27, 2025
21st SXS Chamber Music Festival Southern Cross Soloists Shambala Estate, Tamborine Mountain August 24–25, 2025 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ How does one put the experience of music into words? Even if I can find the vocabulary, can I impart to the reader, with any...
'Country music mad' north lures global superstar for surprise show
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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August 28, 2025
"Country music mad" Townsville is rejoicing after global star rapper Jelly Roll announced a surprise concert, bowing to fan pressure. Jelly Roll — birth name Jason DeFord — is a prolific, genre-bending Nashville country star whose songs about his...
Atom returns to the music scene 10yrs after 'Yewo Krom'
GhanaWeb
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August 27, 2025
Ten years after dominating the airwaves with his smash hit Yewo Krom, multiple award-winning musician Atom Reloaded is back with another masterpiece for fans. His latest single, titled "Masesa" which translates to “Changed Person” in English marks...
24 Upcoming Nightlife & Live Music Events
That's
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August 28, 2025
ALTER. x Yu Yuan 2025 @ Yuyuan Garden Shanghai’s renowned music and creative event brand ALTER. is thrilled to announce its spectacular upcoming event, ALTER. x Yu Yuan 2025, scheduled for this Friday, August 29, to coincide with Qixi Festival...
Spotify Brings Back DMs: Here's How To Access New Messages Section
Tech Times
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August 27, 2025
Spotify is a very popular app for streaming your favorite songs, but the Swedish company decided to bring back a messaging feature. That would make the platform not just a hub for music lovers, but also for those who want to chat and meet new...
Behind the music - Jason Busteed
RTE Ireland
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August 28, 2025
Veteran Irish electronic producer Jason Busteed has released his new single, Slip Away. We asked him the BIG questions . . . We need your consent to load this Spotify contentWe use Spotify to manage extra content that can set cookies on your...
Spotify Launches Direct Messaging Feature to Compete with WhatsApp
Jordan News
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August 27, 2025
Spotify has announced the rollout of a brand-new direct messaging (DM) feature within its app, marking one of the company’s most significant updates in recent years.اضافة اعلان This new feature allows Spotify users to share songs, podcasts, and...
Spotify users fume as the streaming service introduces 'unnecessary' new feature
The Mirror US
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August 27, 2025
Spotify users aren't happy following the streaming service's latest announcement. Yesterday (August 26), the music app revealed it will be introducing DMs (direct messaging) to its service, meaning users will be able to contact each other...
Spotify Expands to Everything App: Growth Fuels Ambition, Risks Music Focus
WebProNews
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August 27, 2025
In the ever-expanding digital ecosystem, Spotify’s recent push to become an “everything app” exemplifies a broader industry trend where tech giants chase omnipresence at the expense of core competencies. The music streaming leader, once celebrated...
Spotify Launches “Messages” Feature for Sharing Music, Podcasts, and Audiobooks
Time Bulletin
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August 27, 2025
Spotify’s Messages feature allows users to share audiobooks, podcasts, and songs with friends and family within the app. The feature is intended to facilitate recommendations, improve listener connections, and assist creators in expanding their...
Spotify’s New Feature Lets You Chat With Your Friends, Share Music But It’s Not Free
Web NewsWire
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August 27, 2025
Spotify will start rolling out a messaging feature to both free and premium subscription tiers as the music streaming giant seeks to attract more users and fend off competition. The messaging feature will allow users to chat and share music with...
Premiere: Stream Michael Ward's New Single 'No Regrets'
Scenestr
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An alt. country, blues-roots musician from Western Australia, Michael Ward has years of experience performing live across the country. After releasing an EP, 'The Jarrah Tree', in 2022 followed by several more singles, Michael has spent the last...
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Spotify set to launch direct messages
Gulf Daily News Online
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You can now share and discuss your friends' music tastes directly on Spotify with the new direct messages feature, launching this week for users aged 16 and above. The new feature allows Spotify users to text other users and share music with them...
Good News as Spotify Now Allows Users to DM Friends in Kenya
Kenyans.co.ke
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August 28, 2025
Good news for Kenyan Spotify users after the streaming giant launched an in-app direct messaging feature for its users. The new feature, only available to users above 16 years of age, allows the sharing of podcasts, songs and audiobooks to other...
Spotify introduces direct messaging for music sharing
WEAR - Florida
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Spotify is rolling out a new direct messaging feature aimed at making it easier for users to share their favorite music, playlists, podcasts, and audiobooks. The company announced that both free and premium account holders...
Spotify crowns songs of the summer for 2025
Oak Ridger - Tennessee
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As summer slowly melts into fall, the songs that defined the warmer months are coming into clearer view. While last year's soundtrack was dominated by grunge queen Charli XCX's "Brat" and bubble gum pop from the likes of Sabrina Carpenter and...
Spotify releases most most-streamed songs of summer
96.9 The Eagle - Florida
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August 27, 2025
Summer is all but over, so Spotify has released its list of the most-streamed songs from Summer 2025. The list was made up from streaming data, cultural impact and editorial insight that “collectively defined the season across the Northern...
Spotify introduces in-app direct messaging feature
Music in Africa
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August 27, 2025
The feature, announced on 26 August, will be available in selected markets to both Free and Premium users aged 16 and above. Spotify said the tool is designed to make it easier for people to recommend songs, podcasts and audiobooks without leaving...
Musician accuses Indian music label of plagiarising for 'Raanjhan'
The Times of India
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The song 'Raanjhan' from the 2024 film 'Do Patti' is at the center of a new plagiarism dispute. International music producer KMKZ has alleged that T-Series and music duo Sachet-Parampara used his beat without permission or credit. In a viral...