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Spotify's subscription rejig could be great news for budget-conscious music fans
By Harry McKerrell published
If Spotify is insistent on adding features that many of us don't need at an inflated price, adding a third, mid-range tier option is essential.

Taylor Swift's new album has renewed my interest in Dolby Atmos music, but not Tidal
By Lewis Empson published
Taylor Swift's latest album is a treat to listen to in spatial audio, but it's highlighted a problem with Tidal.

The What Hi-Fi? readers have spoken – and Spotify’s price hike is great news for Tidal
By Alastair Stevenson published
Spotify's latest price hike may have incited an exodus to Tidal, with many subscribers sharing their unhappiness with the streaming service.

Spotify Connect: what is it? Which devices support it?
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Love streaming music from Spotify but don't want it confined to your phone? Spotify Connect might just be for you...

Spotify's latest price hike has been confirmed – and it's bad news for subscribers
By Ainsley Walker published
It's bad news for Spotify users as prices for individual plans now top many rivals

17 of the best podcasts for music lovers
By Kashfia Kabir last updated
We recommend our favourite music podcasts that cover various genres, artist interviews, music culture and history. Best listened to with a great pair of headphones.

Spotify HiFi could arrive as 'Music Pro' add-on – but with hi-res audio twist
By Becky Roberts published
Is lossless Spotify finally coming? A Reddit user has surfaced new code referencing streaming 'up to 24-bit/44.1kHz FLAC'...

I spent a week playing with Spotify's AI playlist curator, and things got a little strange
By Harry McKerrell published
Spotify's AI helper can compile playlists based on nuanced, complex prompts and criteria, but is it worth the bother?
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