News Clips for Feb 13 – Spotify, Utopia, Depeche Mode

[Music Industry City]

SPOTIFY ADDS ABILITY TO EXCLUDE PLAYLISTS FROM YOUR ‘TASTE PROFILE’
Spotify has recently added a new feature that allows users to easily exclude certain playlists from their taste profile. The feature makes it easier for users to customize the types of music they want to listen to, and ensures that they only get recommended tracks they actually enjoy.
Digital Music News: https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2023/02/09/spotify-adds-ability-to-exclude-playlists-from-your-taste-profile/

UTOPIA SELLS MUSIC DIRECTORY PLATFORM ROSTR BACK TO FOUNDERS
Utopia Music Group has sold its music directory platform, ROSTR, back to its original founders. The acquisition marks the first time that a leading digital media and entertainment company has sold off a technology platform developed in-house back to founding members. Utopia’s decision to sell comes as part of their larger strategy to focus on their core businesses and move away from developing new technologies.
Music Business Worldwide: https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/utopia-sells-music-directory-platform-rostr-back-to-founders/

DEPECHE MODE RELEASE SINGLE GHOSTS AGAIN FROM NEW ALBUM MEMENTO MORI
Depeche Mode released their latest album, “Ghosts Again”, which further cements the band as one of the most influential acts in alternative rock music. The album includes 13 new tracks that tackle themes of love, darkness, and hope layered with synths and intense instrumentation. The title track has already been released and is an ode to fans that have endured the highs and lows with the band over their nearly 40 year career
MusicTech: https://musictech.com/news/music/depeche-mode-ghosts-again-album/

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