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Sep 11, 2025
Spotify introduces lossless streaming, shaking up the industry amid artist boycotts and legal changes. The pod also dives into the surge of viral music trends, highlighting remix successes and the revival of classics. Conversations around artist empowerment and ownership take center stage, emphasizing new financial models and social listening platforms for enhanced music discovery. Plus, some intriguing insights into how AI is benefiting rights holders in the music landscape!
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Spotify Adds Lossless After Long Wait
- Spotify finally rolled out a lossless streaming option after years of delays and ridicule.
- Lars Murray says this benefits listeners and artists who wanted better sound quality.
Lossless Won't Fix Spotify's Core Woes
- Spotify faces bigger problems than audio quality, including artist boycotts and weak U.S. growth.
- Dylan Smith's RIAA coverage and tepid premium/ads performance highlight systemic challenges.
Sabrina Carpenter's Strong Debut
- Sabrina Carpenter's Man's Best Friend debuted as a top opening week release and hit Billboard number one.
- Xander Zellner provided the breakdown of her first-week units and ranking for 2025.