Across mobile, listeners will enjoy an easter egg that transforms the progress bar into BARBIE pink as fans listen to the official playlist.
A Living in a Barbie World destination for Free and Premium users on mobile and desktop featuring the Official Playlist and personalized playlists like our Barbie-inspired Hot Pink playlist along with y2k, Summer Pop and more.
Film footage from the BARBIE movie is now added to select tracks through Spotify Canvas, providing an immersive fan experience.
PPOPCON has partnered with Spotify, the world’s leading audio streaming service, to supercharge the best Filipino pop culture and music in the ultimate P-Pop gathering for fans and attendees.
As the Official Music Partner, Spotify is set to make 2023 PPOPCON Manila bigger and more exciting with exclusive online content and on-ground activities that will elevate the P-pop fan experience.
To gear up for the highly anticipated event, fans can head on to Spotify for P-Pop On The Rise: PPOPCON Manila 2023, a one-of-a-kind playlist takeover by PPOPCON, that features popular tracks ahead of the P-Pop performances. Listeners can also follow the playlist and stay tuned for exclusive artists’ interviews and content coming up! On July 15 and 16, Spotify joins the fun at PPOPCON with special artist interviews, fan con activities, concert segments, and other on-ground activities.
“Music is the world’s greatest connecting force, and seeing how Spotify has aided the discovery of P-Pop artists has been fulfilling for us. Whether it’s through our partnership with PPOPCON, our global reach and programs, we want to provide P-Pop artists meaningful ways to promote their music and connect with fans anywhere they may be in the world.” said Kossy Ng, Spotify Head of Music, Asia.
“We’re also incredibly thrilled to partner with Spotify, a platform that brings the magic of P-Pop experience to fans, not just in July but all through the year. PPOPCON Manila brings together the biggest names in P-Pop to give fans a live music experience like no other,” PPOPCON Executive Director, Jon Pinto said. “Together with Spotify, it is one exciting celebration that the P-Pop community should not dare miss.
PPOPCON Manila features a convention with interactive fan engagement activities, dynamic fan booth exhibitions, fan signing events, and other activities at the electrifying Quantum Skyview of the newly-opened Gateway Mall 2 from July 14 to 16. Catch Josh Cullen, 1ST.ONE, ALAMAT, KAIA, and G22 as they take part in the fan signing activity. DIONE, R RULES, DAYDREAM, MONA, VALFER, VER5US, YARA, YES MY LOVE, Z2Z, SMS, BLVCK FLOWERS, ECLIPSE, 6SENSE, and SKOUTS will also deliver energetic performances that P-Pop fans can watch for free at the 3-day convention.
The festivities will culminate with the much-awaited PPOPCON MANILA concert on July 16, 6PM, at the Araneta Coliseum. The concert will feature some of the country’s biggest local acts today: SB19, BGYO, BINI, MNL48, 1ST.ONE, ALAMAT, JOSH CULLEN, FELIP, SHEKI, KAIA, G22, PRESS HIT PLAY, VXON, PPOPGEN, DIONE, CALISTA, YES MY LOVE, and HORI7ON! They will be delivering electrifying performances on-ground, which will also be livestreamed for international fans.
The 2023 PPOPCON Manila convention is open to the public, while tickets to the concert are available at www.ticketnet.com.ph. #SpotifyxPPOPCON #PPOPCONManila2023
The concert is also available via worldwide streaming on www.iwanttfc.com.
Rakuten Viber, the go-to messaging app for secure and private communication, is announcing a partnership with the world-renowned music streaming platform, Spotify. With this collaboration, Viber users in the Philippines can now groove to their favorite tunes, ad-free and offline, with Spotify Premium Mini with an exclusive discount of up to 90% off!
Viber boasts a massive international audience, particularly in the Central and Eastern Europe and Asia Pacific regions, where its market share reaches up to 98%, and one of its growth markets has been the Philippines. This makes it the perfect platform for Spotify to tap into new markets.
“We were looking for a partnership where we could introduce Spotify’s premium service to millions of users worldwide, making Viber a perfect fit,” says Marc Hazan, VP, Business Development and Partnerships at Spotify. “We want users all across the globe to be able to access uninterrupted music no matter where they are, especially when they are offline. We are excited to provide the best music to Viber’s users and see this partnership flourish.”
Ofir Eyal, CEO at Rakuten Viber, is equally enthusiastic about the collaboration, stating, “Music has always been a powerful form of communication between people, and as a communications app, Viber naturally aligns with this joyful aspect.”
“At Viber, we always want to provide our users with fun features that are effortless to use, and that is just what this activity offers. By joining forces with Spotify, Viber not only enriches its users’ lives with an outstanding music experience but it also continues to solidify its status as a top-tier super app,” adds Eyal. This offer is available for Viber users who are at least 18-years-old and are new or existing users of Spotify who have never previously redeemed Spotify offers or have never been subscribers to any Spotify Premium offering. To activate the exclusive deal, look for Viber in-app promotions delivered in chats, check out the ‘Explore Screen’ tab, and find posts regarding the partnership on select Viber channels. To access the offer, please ensure the latest version of the Viber app is installed: https://vb.me/purplepr
Got Viber family and friends abroad? They too can enjoy exclusive offers like a free one-month Spotify Premium trial for those in France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and many more. Meanwhile, those in Vietnam can also enjoy Spotify Premium Mini with an exclusive discount of up to 90%! Enjoy the world’s best music anytime, anywhere with Viberand Spotify!
Just a day after Lin-Manuel Miranda greeted us with “Kamusta Philippines!” and “What’s up, dude pare?”, Miranda confirmed that the award-winning musical will kick off its first-ever Asian tour in the Philippines.
From its multilayered historical backdrop to the cast’s high-energy dances and the showcase of a wide variety of musical styles, including hip-hop, pop, and jazz — this theatrical sensation is definitely not one to be missed.
If you’re already hyped up like us or a Hamilton first-timer wanting to study up ahead of the experience, Spotify has got you covered. Check out Spotify‘s 72-track ‘Best of Hamilton playlist ‘, which features all of the Hamilton music coexisting in one place, including songs performed by the original Broadway cast. Plus, you can also listen to Playlist Stories featuring Miranda and music supervisor Alex Lacamoire as they share the inspirations behind some of the fan favorites like My Shot, Wait For It, Satisfied, and One Last Time..
Get ready to experience the Hamilton revolution in Manila and feel even luckier to be alive right now!
Looks like TWICE’s Filipino fans are some of the most excited ONCE for the drop of the iconic K-pop group’s 12th mini album, READY TO BE. Latest data from Spotify revealed that the Philippines comes third as the country with the most monthly listeners streaming TWICE, only next to the United States and Japan who are at the first and second spots, respectively.
Timed to TWICE’s highly-anticipated comeback, Spotify has a special treat in store for the ONCE fandom as the iconic K-Pop girl group takes over Spotify’s Idol Lounge. The Idol Lounge is one of Spotify’s many initiatives to bring fans closer to the artists they love by enabling the discovery of their idols’ music tastes.
Presented to fans in the form of a playlist, Idol Lounge gives the featured artist free rein to curate a selection of their favourite music and include special messages about their song choices. In addition to tracks from their discography, you can also enjoy a selection of their favorite songs by other artists.
Exclusively available now until 19 March, be sure to tune in to Idol Lounge: TWICE on Spotify and listen to the 30–track curated playlist personally recommended by the nine-member girl group. Fans will discover:
The songs on the girls’ own playlists, including tracks by fellow female artists Sabrina Carpenter, Beyonce, Nelly Furtado, and electronic music duo HONNE.
The girls’ favourite songs from their discography, such as LOVE FOOLISH from the 2019 Feel Special Album, and POP! by the group’s NAYEON
Their personal recommendations from the latest READY TO BE mini album, including CRAZY STUPID LOVE, which was co-written and selected by DAHYUN, and the title song SET ME FREE.
Why they love the music. In an audio clip by NAYEON, who recommended the song SET ME FREE, she shared that the song is about “realizing the love and showing (an) enterprising self, to risk everything to protect the love.”
Spotify’s Idol Lounge has previously featured boy groups NCT127 and Stray Kids who both let fans in on their personal song choices.
Celebrating love in the Philippines, Spotify launches “Parinig Mo with Spotify”, unveiling an all-new Pag-ibig Hub, and a fresh slate of music and podcast playlists packed with Filipinos’ hugot tracks and podcasts. The world’s leading audio platform will also showcase more than 50 new podcast episodes in collaboration with popular Pinoy creators, such as Ang Walang Kwentang Podcast, skypodcast, Hugot Marcelo, Payaman Insider, Zack Tabudlo, and many more. These podcasts are exclusively available on Spotify Free and Premium from February 9.
In a study* conducted by Spotify, nearly 80% of Filipinos believe audio is important when it comes to consuming content on love, dating, and relationships. Of those surveyed, 53% use audio as “sound therapy” to cope through rough seasons in love, and 40% noted that podcasts help them discover diverse perspectives of love. With Spotify’s new Pag-ibig Hub, listeners can look forward to fresh takes on modern love, such as situationships and the art of parinig.
“From music and lyrics that move the heart, to podcasts that discuss relationship statuses and anything in between, expressing and embracing love in all forms is an intrinsic part of the Filipino identity.” said Carl Zuzarte, Spotify Head of Studios for Southeast Asia. “Spotify is constantly at work to create features, content, and moments, so that Filipinos have an audio-jowa, through every season of love.”
With Spotify Lyrics, one of the most requested in-app features, Spotify brings Valentine’s season to life in an interactive and shareable experience. Spotify also saw almost four million love playlists created to date. Almost 70% of Filipinos shared that lyrics help make sense of what they are feeling, with nearly a third of those surveyed sharing a song lyric or playlist online to express their feelings.
“Audio gives so much connection with how listeners can immerse themselves in a different world. And as a singer-songwriter, lyrics play an important role in every love song that I write,” said Zack Tabudlo, Spotify RADAR artist. “Features like Spotify Lyrics enable younger Pinoys to express emotions and even drop parinig. I look forward to more people discovering the stories behind my songs, including my latest release, AKIN KA.”
At the Spotify launch event held in Manila, Carl Zuarte, Spotify Head of Studios for Southeast Asia, discussed the central role of audio in love culture, from the popularity of Pinoy pop songs and podcasts spotlighting trends like “parinig” and “situationships”, together with leading local creators.
Co-Creators of Spotify Original Ang Walang Kwentang Podcast Antoinette Jadone and JP Habac shared insights into their content on the platform. “We are passionate about empowering our fans to express and rethink their take on modern love. We feel energized knowing that we have a platform to share content that Filipinos love,” Jadaone said. “Spotify’s podcast features such as video, Q&A, and polls have also enabled us to connect deeper with our fans, which is incredibly important when it comes to intimate topics,” Habac added.
Riyan Portuguez, a psychologist and Spotify creator of Kapwa Club podcast, weighed in on the psychology behind audio. She shared, “Studies have shown that when we listen to music, it affects our brain patterns through the release of dopamine. Whether you are listening to happy music or reflecting on your relationship status, I hope that audio empowers you to express yourself authentically.”
Spotify continues to see creativity flourish on the audio platform too. Inka Magnaye, Creator of Spotify Exclusive, Sleeping Pill with Inka, reads love poems, guided meditations, positive affirmations and literature to her fans, encouraging them to prioritize self-love and foster a safe space.
As the cherry on top, listeners will also have access to Spotify Premium for just ₱149 for four months. The promo is valid from 11 to 14 February for users who have not tried Premium.
This year, Spotify Wrapped is injecting more fun into its annual year-end traditions with its creators. With never-before-heard conversations with leading Filipino podcasters, these special spin-offs will give you the ultimate download to 2022’s highlights, challenges, and learnings from various vantage points.
From life’s hugots to digital marites-ing and self-care 101s, Spotify Wrapped 2022 also revealed that podcasts spanning Love & Relationships, Pop Culture, and Self-Help genres resonated the most with Pinoy listeners.
“With Wrapped this year, we are proud to say that podcast has been diving into the hearts of Spotify listeners. Evidently, we’re seeing that the most-streamed podcasts are from local creators and across various genres. Moving forward, we believe that the podcast industry in the Philippines has huge potential and we’re excited to be here for our listeners and creators to drive that growth,” said Carl Zuzarte, Head of Studios for Spotify, Southeast Asia.
Ang Ganda Academy Awards (Wake Up with Jim & Saab): Oscars is *shaking* because the Ang Ganda Academy Awards are back! Join Jim & Saab as they recognize the worst and the best pop culture content and moments of 2022 — from TV shows to home budols, and WATDASPRAK moments. Episode 1 will look into the dance trends of the year — from Tu Tu to Na Na Na — with gorgeous girl Nana Silayro as one of the first guests!
The Rewind (Adulting with Joyce Pring): Join Joyce Pring and her slate of incredible guests to ring in the new year by looking back at 2022’s highlights. In the first episode, Joyce is joined by actor-slash-beauty queen tandem Mikael Diaz and Megan Young as they discuss a timeless topic: What does true love really mean? From haranas to kundimans and video calls to dating amidst “social distancing” — the three navigate Pinoys’ ever-changing pursuit for love and soulmates.
Happy Ending (Punchline with Alex Calleja): End 2022 with a bang and a good laugh with Alex Calleja’s Happy Ending podcast. Self-proclaimed “Internet Action Star” Ramon Bautista joins Alex for the first episode as they find answers to “Ano ang nagpapasaya sayo, ngayong patapos na ang 2022?” On the theme of his year-end special, Alex Calleja shares, “Through the stories shared by my guests in the Happy Ending podcast, I hope to give inspiration and convey a message of hope that regardless of the hardships they’ve experienced this 2022, there’s always a reason to be happy and end the year on a good note.”
Don’t Go There (KoolPals): Stand-up comedians from Comedy Manila GB Labrador, Nonong Ballinan, Muman Reyes, Ryan Rems and James Caraan come together for a KoolPals special that turns absolutely any topic into extra comedic banters — from controversies, plot twists, and unexpected revelations. Episode 1 reveals memorable jokes for the five that ~almost~ stripped them of their ‘comedian’ badges.
C’Mon Guys, it’s 2022 (Ang Walang Kwentang Podcast): JP Habac and Antoinette Jadaone count down the best and the worst of 2022 with their correspondents Milo Elmido, Jr, Yani Villarosa, Hyro Aguinaldo, and Inah Evans. Tune in to the first episode as they talk through 2022’s breaking breaking news!
skydive (skypodcast): The end of the year is a special time to reflect, celebrate and look forward to better days ahead. Reflect with the internet’s favorite couple, Slater and Kryz, as they deep dive into their top 2022 topics — from marriage to parenthood, and memorable misadventures in between. Their first episode is dedicated to budding families as they share lessons they picked up throughout their journey from being girlfriend and boyfriend to being married and having kids — and ultimately becoming better partners.
The Year-End Originals are now available for streaming for free on Spotify. For more information about this special podcast series and other exciting content from Spotify, visit www.spotify.com or follow Spotify on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Spotify today unveils its 2022 Wrapped campaign — announcing the top artists, albums, songs, playlists and podcasts that showcase the vibrant kaleidoscope of more than 456 million listeners around the world. Spotify users can also find their personalized Wrapped experience, with the latest features that celebrate how they soundtracked their year.
Globally, Bad Bunny, Taylor Swift and Drake topped the Wrapped lists across most-streamed album, track and artist. For the third year in a row, Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny took the number one spot for most-streamed artist globally, with more than 18.5 billion streams this year.
Closer to home, FIlipinos are taking their Wrapped results local.
Jaeson, Mark, Roman, Sam and Richmond of NOBITA thank their ‘Nobibis’ who helped put them on top, “We are truly honored to be part of Spotify’s Wrapped Top Lists this year and be recognized alongside other great Pinoy artists. Undeniably, our fans had been a huge part of this but we’re also grateful for Spotify’s untiring support to our music and its clear vision for their artists. Like most artists, we’re also eager to see our band’s Wrapped and see what we have done throughout 2022 as musicians.”
Clinching five out of the top ten spots in this year’s Top Artists are Pinoys, and breaking through the list is Zack Tabudlo, who secured the #3 spot and emerged as this year’s Top Local Artist. Pulling listeners into his own cinematic universe, Tabudlo’s cathartic “Episode” album is also the second most streamed album in the country. Ben&Ben proved themselves to be a mainstay among the local favorites as they maintained their fourth place from 2021 and kept a spot in the top list for the fourth consecutive year.
“We are thrilled to see that Filipino artists have continued to shine on the local stage, as seen on 2022’s Spotify Wrapped results. This shows that the Philippines are increasingly listening to and supporting their homegrown talent, and we have seen an almost 50% increase in streams of local music the past year” said Kossy Ng, Head of Music, Spotify Asia. “We’re excited to continue working closely with local musicians and pave the way for more aspiring artists to flourish on the platform.”
Spotify’s RADAR program, an initiative to support emerging artists, has enabled new local artists and tracks to be added to the daily soundtrack of Filipinos’ lives. Other emerging artists like P-Pop groups, BGYO and BINI, are amongst the TopRADAR Philippines Artists, alongside Adie.
“Our Spotify Exclusive skypodcast is our first collaboration together as a couple, and it had been truly amazing to receive overwhelming support from our #skyfam. Podcasting has enabled us to talk in-depth about intimate topics. It’s even been a real help for our relationship as we’re able to spend time together and discuss things we normally wouldn’t. Being part of Spotify’s Wrapped Top Lists inspires us to keep growing as individuals so we can keep sharing new ideas to our listeners.” shares Kryz Uy of skypodcast.
Starting today, eligible users can also access their personalized 2022 Wrapped experience exclusively in their updated Spotify mobile app (iOS and Android). All about self-expression and play, here’s what to look out for:
New Data Stories to Express Your Year in Audio: In addition to your top artists, genres, songs, podcasts and minutes listened, Your Listening Personality is a new feature that not only tells you about the music you listen to but what that says about your music taste. We’ll tell you which of 16 different Spotify-created Listening Personality types you are, based on your 2022 listening trends. Additionally, Audio Day is an interactive story that gives you a peek into how your music taste evolves throughout the day.
Share More: Fans can now share their Wrapped cards on Instagram and Facebook, along with custom Wrapped-themed GIFs.
Spotify is bringing Wrapped Playground to the Philippines: Between 10-11 December, Filipinos are invited to come to play at SM Mall of Asia (MoA). Experience different exciting activities and catch none other than BINI and BGYO!
Your Artist Messages: This year, we’ve expanded to include messages from more than 40,000 artists like Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, J Balvin, Måneskin and more. With Your Artist Messages, eligible fans will get a personalized video feed with thank you messages from some of their top artists in 2022, with each video followed up by your most listened song from that artist this year.
Spotify Camp Nou Takeover: As a part of the first-of-its-kind partnership between Spotify and FC Barcelona, fans can also find 2022 Wrapped videos on social from some of their favorite players, including Robert Lewandowski, Alexia Putellas, Pedri, and Ansu Fati.
Taking Wrapped into Roblox: To celebrate Wrapped and the artists that soundtracked the year, we’ll be taking over the Spotify Island mainland with Wrapped-inspired quests, games, virtual merch, and photo booth opportunities with 12 different artists including: Bizarrap, Black Sherif, CRO, Doechii, Eslabon Armado, Miranda Lambert, NIKI, Stray Kids, SUNMI and Tove Lo.
A snapshot of the “Wrapped” 2022 Top Philippines and Global results can be found below. For more information, visit For The Record. Wrapped Assets are available for download HERE.
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Spotify’s launches its very own house of audio horrors, the Takot Muna playlist. Lock the doors, and press play to a selection of local jump scares.
From a vivid childhood memory of one’s first supernatural encounter, to a deep-dive into the origins of local customs on the fear of aswangs, and even ghost stories from listeners themselves, there’s an episode for every horror enthusiast and brave soul.
Look closely (and behind you) if you dare
In Spotify Exclusive Creepsilog, dare yourself and a friend or two to join creators Gideon Mendoza and Glenn Tabajeros in a video podcast examining 13 disturbing photographs and the tragic origins of each image.
With the kapitanas of Wag Kang Lilingon, delve into hypothetical situations, such as if an alien that’s about to abduct you resembles BTS member Jimin, or other scenarios will make you second-guess mundane situations. This chilling evening is best enjoyed in a quiet room with occasional peering over one’s shoulder.
Gather ‘round the virtual campfire
In Philippine Campfire Stories, listen to a collection of native mysteries, such as those surrounding locales–like a mythical creature featured in Dungeons and Dragons but was already chronicled in detail in Sulu circa 1986.
New Swiftie content that you can sink your teeth into!
To celebrate the release of Midnights, Spotify and Taylor Swift want to share more with Spotify’s listeners.
Listeners around the world have spent many a midnight with Taylor Swift. Through life’s triumphs, celebrations, and hardships, Taylor’s music and lyrics have always been a source of comfort when the clock strikes 12 and beyond.
Fans will be able to get a sneak peek each day and start to learn the lyrics of the album. Additionally, Taylor will be sharing clips about Midnights on the mobile-only pre-save page each night along with the lyric reveals.
It’s no secret that Filipinos are always in search of a good conversation. Spotify data has revealed that the Philippines has seen more than 60% growth in time spent listening to podcasts in the last 12 months, with local shows leading the charge. Top shows include:
Carl Zuzarte, Spotify’s Head of Studios for Southeast Asia shares, “We want Pinoys to think of podcasts as their daily audio habit that provides a moment to pause and reflect on rich and inspiring stories. Local connections and storytelling are intrinsic to human identity and a primal form of expression.”
From talking about hugots in life to a quick comedy fix, Spotify data revealed that local podcasts spanning across Love & Relationships, Wellness, and Entertainment genres resonated the most with Pinoy listeners.
In celebration of Spotify creators, Carl Zuzarte, Head of Studios of Spotify Southeast Asia, sat down with podcasters at an event today to discuss the future of Filipino audio and the importance of championing local creators. Creators from MavLine on Me, Paano ba Ito the Podcast and Ang Walang Kwentang Podcast share how their fans relate to the intimate conversations hosted on Spotify.
Topics on shared experiences, like childhood habits, for example, really get Pinoy audiences talking, according to Antoinette Jadaone and JP Habac of Spotify Exclusive Ang Walang Kwentang Podcast (AWK). “It’s important to us that our podcasts sound–and feel–like a conversation among best friends”, renowned film director Antoinette Jadaone, one-half of AWKshares. “Through Spotify’s easily accessible stats and audience demographics feature for podcasters, we found out that Filipinos, who are working overseas in the United States, Maldives and Kenya, look forward to our shows as it gives them a taste of home. Spotify’s massive platform enables us to build communities that extend across the globe.”
They also noted that podcasts have given Filipinos an avenue to explore and stretch their creative legs.
“People are used to seeing Kyline and I give short responses or rehearsed answers. With Spotify creating a space that enables long and thoughtful conversations, it allows our listeners to get to know us in an authentic way,” shares Mavy Legaspi, Creator of Spotify Original MavLine on Me
“We are thrilled that our growing range of Spotify podcasts entertain Filipinos and connect them to creators and content. This serves as a motivation for us to continuously innovate and uplift creativity in the Philippines.” shares Zuzarte.
