Spotify Launches New Mobile Feature to Create Custom Playlist Cover Art
Spotify has launched a new feature to give music fans the power to design and customize their own playlist cover art, so playlists can always look as good as they sound.
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Spotify Record-Breaking Coldplay Now Stars on FC Barcelona Jerseys
Spotify is once again bringing together record-breaking legends from the worlds of music and football, through its first-of-its-kind partnership with FC Barcelona.
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Spotify announces Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan as the first artist for ICON Pakistan
Spotify proudly unveiled its highly anticipated ICON Pakistan program at an immersive event titled ‘House of ICON’ at the historic TDF Ghar in Karachi, celebrating Pakistan’s rich musical heritage. The event offered an exclusive experience that took attendees on a journey through decades of iconic music, spotlighting the artists and tracks that have shaped Pakistan’s vibrant music landscape since the 1950s. The evening culminated with the unveiling of the first Spotify ICON Pakistan artist: the Shehenshah-e-Qawwali, Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.
Spotify ICON Pakistan will celebrate Legacy Artists and their Timeless Music
Spotify is gearing up to launch Spotify ICON Pakistan, a nostalgia-driven music program that shines a spotlight on legendary Pakistani artists who have shaped the country’s music scene for decades. This innovative and first-of-its-kind initiative is designed to connect these iconic musicians with a new generation of young listeners—an audience that is mobile-first and already enjoying tracks from the past.
Spotify features Sufi legend Abida Parveen on Times Square
Legendary Sufi singer Abida Parveen has been proudly featured by Spotify on a digital billboard at Times Square, New York, as not only the EQUAL Pakistan Ambassador of August, but also as the EQUAL Global ambassador marking a significant moment for South Asian representation on the global stage.
BLACKPINK teams up with Spotify to celebrate debut anniversary
This August, BLACKPINK fever will be in your area as the iconic global artist celebrates their 8th anniversary. Comprised of JISOO, JENNIE, ROSÉ and LISA, BLACKPINK has dominated global charts with their mega hit songs, capturing the hearts of millions of fans worldwide.
Spotify features Tharparkar artist Mai Dhai on Times Square as the EQUAL PK ambassador for June 2024
Following the features of Pakistani music legends like Nadia Hassan as ambassadors of EQUAL Pakistan, Spotify has announced another legendary woman artist, Mai Dhai, a distinguished regional classical singer, as the EQUAL Pakistan ambassador of the month for June. Hailing from Tharparkar, Sindh, Mai Dhai has earned the distinction of not just being the first regional artist to be selected as the ambassador for the signature program for women artists, but is also the first EQUAL PK ambassador for the year 2024 to be featured on the iconic Times Square, New York billboard.
Spotify Pakistan Celebrates World Music Day
On this World Music Day, Spotify is revealing listening data from January to June 2024, showcasing local trends and gravitation towards global music, and treating its fans with a data trove that reveals fascinating insights into the music tastes of Pakistanis. Among the top global most-streamed artists from Pakistani users on Spotify, familiar names like Arijit Singh and Pritam lead the charts, showcasing the country’s affinity for Indian music. Shubh, Sidhu Moose Wala and Karan Aujla complete the list of top five most streamed international artists from Pakistan. These artists highlight cross-border musical preferences and Spotify’s role in promoting cultural exchange.
Sameen Khawaja and REHMA featured as Spotify’s EQUAL Pakistan Ambassadors
The amplification of women artists from the local music scene continues as Spotify announced Sameen Khawaja and REHMA as the EQUAL Pakistan Ambassadors for April and May respectively. As part of Spotify’s ongoing program that brings to light some of the most aspiring female voices from the country, REHMA’s song, “HYPNOTIC”, will be prominently featured on the EQUAL Pakistan playlist throughout this month.
Spotify reunites with Coke Studio to continue elevating local artists
Two of Pakistan’s most influential music powerhouses, Spotify and Coke Studio Pakistan, have teamed up for the second consecutive season to celebrate local music, talent and culture. On 14 April, Coke Studio Pakistan kicked off Season 15 with another star-studded line-up producing some sensational tracks, and Spotify is ready to offer fans an immersive audio journey with new releases and special curated playlists on the Coke Studio in-app destination, a signature highlight of this partnership on Spotify.