UNLIMITED SUPPLY with Digital Music News Layoff porn, Spotify's Q3 Meh, and "who are you and why are you here?"
Nov 5, 2025
The hosts dive into Spotify's mixed Q3 results and potential leadership changes. They explore the intriguing trend of 'layoff porn,' where creators monetize job loss stories on social media. Growing social platforms like Bluesky and Threads are highlighted for their impressive user growth. TikTok is buzzing with music nominations in its inaugural Creator Awards and viral sounds like Tego Calderon's are taking over. Lastly, interviews from industry events reveal fascinating insights into personal projects and innovative music tech solutions.
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Spotify's Growth Is Mixed And Guidance Is Tepid
- Spotify delivered 12% revenue growth but ad revenue fell 6%, signaling mixed performance.
- The company issued muted Q4 guidance as leadership transition looms, undermining lofty stock valuations.
Layoff Content As A Risky Creator Trend
- 'Layoff porn' is a growing TikTok/Instagram trend where people document layoffs and resignations.
- Lars Murray warns it sounds risky but notes social creators can monetize that attention if they handle it smartly.
Smaller Platforms Still Deliver Valuable Audiences
- Bluesky reached 40 million users and Threads hit 150 million daily actives, showing viable competitors to incumbents.
- Smaller platforms can still deliver lucrative niche audiences for creators despite being far smaller than Meta or TikTok.