Spotify has reached a major milestone with its Spotify Singles program, surpassing 10 billion streams. To celebrate, the company is opening its Stockholm studio to artists from across Europe. This move will foster new collaborations and creative opportunities.
Spotify Singles: A Legacy of Over 1,000 Exclusive Recordings
Launched in 2016, Spotify Singles is the platform’s longest-running original content initiative. Since its inception, the program has featured over 750 artists and produced more than 1,000 exclusive recordings.
Bryan Johnson, Spotify’s Head of Artist and Industry Partnerships, emphasized its impact. “Spotify Singles has given artists a space to express themselves. It allows them to connect with fans through new music and reach a global audience.”
Some of the most-streamed Spotify Singles include:
- Harry Styles’ cover of Girl Crush
- Luke Combs’ rendition of Drive (Ed Sheeran)
- Lewis Capaldi’s version of when the party’s over (Billie Eilish)
The program spans multiple genres, including jazz, hip-hop, and country. It has also featured artists from Mexico, Korea, India, and Japan. One major highlight was Snoh Aalegra’s cover of What You Won’t Do For Love. Retitled Do 4 Love, it became the first Spotify Single nominated for a Grammy Award.
Stockholm Studio Opens to More European Artists
Previously, the Spotify Stockholm Studio was reserved for Nordic artists. Now, in light of the 10 billion stream milestone, Spotify is making it available to artists across Europe.
Damiano David, lead singer of Italian rock band Måneskin, was one of the first to record there. He covered Nothing Breaks Like A Heart (Mark Ronson & Miley Cyrus) at the Stockholm studio.
Federica Tremolada, General Manager for Europe at Spotify, highlighted the studio’s broader purpose. “This is more than just a recording space. It’s a statement of our commitment to artistic diversity and cross-border collaboration.”
New Opportunities for Emerging Artists
By opening the Stockholm studio, Spotify aims to support even more musicians. The company wants to create new opportunities for artistic collaboration. “We want to empower artists,” Tremolada said. “Our goal is to help them make a living from their music and share their creativity with the world.”
Several rising stars will soon record in the studio. Among them is Spanish singer-songwriter Judeline. She recently won two MME Awards and the People’s Choice Award. Her upcoming session marks an exciting new chapter for the program.
Spotify’s commitment to supporting European talent remains strong. By expanding the Spotify Singles program, the company continues to showcase fresh voices and global creativity.
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