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Spotify Launches Snooze Feature Amid $10B Artist Payouts

5/11/2025

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Spotify has unveiled an exciting 30-day Snooze feature for Premium subscribers, enabling users to temporarily silence songs in their playlists. This enhancement not only improves playlist management but also follows a surge in royalties, with the platform paying artists a staggering $10 billion in 2024, marking a remarkable leap from past years.

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Spotify has unveiled an exciting 30-day Snooze feature for Premium subscribers, enabling users to temporarily silence songs in their playlists. This enhancement not only improves playlist management but also follows a surge in royalties, with the platform paying artists a staggering $10 billion in 2024, marking a remarkable leap from past years.