Spotify has launched a new personalized playlist called "Concerts Near You" to help users discover upcoming live shows in their area, updated weekly every Wednesday with 30 songs from performing artists.

The playlist integrates with major ticketing platforms including Ticketmaster, Eventbrite, DICE, and AXS, providing direct links to purchase tickets alongside event details. Recommendations are based on users' listening preferences to ensure relevant concert suggestions.

To maximize the feature's effectiveness, users should:

• Enable location sharing in the Live Events section
• Turn on push notifications
• Follow favorite artists for personalized reminders

This launch comes amid discussions about Spotify's artist compensation. According to their 2024 Loud & Clear report, artists receiving one millionth of total platform streams earned approximately $10,000 on average - ten times more than a decade ago.

However, controversy persists regarding Spotify's payment rates:

• Recent Grammy-nominated songwriters boycotted Spotify events over decreasing royalties
• Changes in Spotify's bundling system may result in $150 million losses for songwriters and publishers
• Competitor payment rates per 1,000 streams in 2024:
  • Amazon Music: $8.80
  • Apple Music: $6.20
  • YouTube: $4.80
  • Spotify: $3.00

Despite industry criticism, Spotify maintains these payment comparisons are "ridiculous and unfounded" while continuing to emphasize their total payout growth over time.

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