LBCI

Spotify strips lyrics from free tier for some users in new ‘test’

Variety and Tech

06-09-2023 | 05:05

Share

Share

Spotify strips lyrics from free tier for some users in new ‘test’

Spotify’s user base is growing faster than ever, but its paid-subscriber growth isn’t keeping pace with free listeners. That may be why it’s exploring pushing lyrics behind the paywall.

Over the past few days, the music-streaming company made waves by locking down lyrics for some of its non-paying users. For those select free-tier listeners, Spotify displays a message that reads: “Enjoy lyrics on Spotify Premium.”

Read the full story at:
https://techcrunch.com/2023/09/05/spotify-lyrics-free-tier-premium-test/

Variety and Tech

Spotify

Music

Streaming

Platform

Subscriber

Listeners

Lyrics

Next

Italian fashion designer Valentino has died, la Repubblica daily says

Recommended For You

Fraudulent trading firms exploit Lebanese investors amid rising losses

News Bulletin Reports

2026-06-20

Fraudulent trading firms exploit Lebanese investors amid rising losses

Meta's social networks down for thousands of users

Variety and Tech

2026-06-12

Meta's social networks down for thousands of users

Elon Musk vows to reach Mars as SpaceX makes historic Wall Street debut

2026-06-12

Elon Musk vows to reach Mars as SpaceX makes historic Wall Street debut

AI giant Anthropic raises $65 bn at $965 bn valuation

Variety and Tech

2026-05-28

AI giant Anthropic raises $65 bn at $965 bn valuation

Subscribe to our VOD

SUBSCRIBE

Our visitors readings

Elias Bou Saab calls for judicial reforms, says amnesty law preserves army families’ rights

2026-05-19

Elias Bou Saab calls for judicial reforms, says amnesty law preserves army families’ rights

FPM leader reiterates support for national sovereignty and rejects division

2026-06-30

FPM leader reiterates support for national sovereignty and rejects division

President Aoun discusses security, post-framework agreement tasks with Army chief

2026-06-30

President Aoun discusses security, post-framework agreement tasks with Army chief

A shifting battlefield: Israel’s evolving rules of engagement in Lebanon

News Bulletin Reports

2026-06-29

A shifting battlefield: Israel’s evolving rules of engagement in Lebanon

Videos

Lebanon’s ambassador to Washington: trilateral framework agreement first step toward restoring sovereignty

2026-06-26

Lebanon’s ambassador to Washington: trilateral framework agreement first step toward restoring sovereignty

Rubio on Lebanon-Israel framework agreement: 'beginning of the beginning,' more work needed

2026-06-26

Rubio on Lebanon-Israel framework agreement: 'beginning of the beginning,' more work needed

Lebanon, Israel sign trilateral framework agreement after Washington talks attended by Rubio: Video

2026-06-26

Lebanon, Israel sign trilateral framework agreement after Washington talks attended by Rubio: Video

Israeli strikes renew on Choukine, Maifadoun, and Nabatieh al-Fawqa in southern Lebanon: Video

2026-06-20

Israeli strikes renew on Choukine, Maifadoun, and Nabatieh al-Fawqa in southern Lebanon: Video

Massive Israeli strikes hit South Lebanon under ceasefire conditions

2026-06-19

Massive Israeli strikes hit South Lebanon under ceasefire conditions

Trump criticizes Israel’s Lebanon campaign, says war has gone on ‘too long’ and floats Syria role in conflict

2026-06-16

Trump criticizes Israel’s Lebanon campaign, says war has gone on ‘too long’ and floats Syria role in conflict

Rene Mouawad Airport in Qlayaat opening ceremony held in presence of Lebanese officials—Video

2026-06-06

Rene Mouawad Airport in Qlayaat opening ceremony held in presence of Lebanese officials—Video

Israeli army releases footage of first tank crossing Litani River toward Beaufort Castle

2026-05-31

Israeli army releases footage of first tank crossing Litani River toward Beaufort Castle

Iran uses cluster bombs to target Israel: AiTelly explains what happens when a missile is intercepted—Video

2026-03-25

Iran uses cluster bombs to target Israel: AiTelly explains what happens when a missile is intercepted—Video

Most read

24 hours

7 days

Month

More than tourism: What the UAE's Lebanon travel decision means

1

More than tourism: What the UAE's Lebanon travel decision means

Israel reviews Hezbollah tunnel threat, pushes to reduce reliance on US arms

2

Israel reviews Hezbollah tunnel threat, pushes to reduce reliance on US arms

US imposes new sanctions on Hezbollah's financial network

3

US imposes new sanctions on Hezbollah's financial network

In South Lebanon, Netanyahu says Israel will stay as long as Hezbollah 'threatens us'

4

In South Lebanon, Netanyahu says Israel will stay as long as Hezbollah 'threatens us'

Qatar says no direct US-Iran talks to take place in Doha

5

Qatar says no direct US-Iran talks to take place in Doha

US envoys Witkoff, Kushner meeting mediators in Doha: Qatari spokesman

6

US envoys Witkoff, Kushner meeting mediators in Doha: Qatari spokesman

UAE exports record oil volumes after OPEC exit, ship-tracking data shows

7

UAE exports record oil volumes after OPEC exit, ship-tracking data shows

General Secretary of PSP to LBCI: If the weapons issue is not addressed, these wars will not end

8

General Secretary of PSP to LBCI: If the weapons issue is not addressed, these wars will not end

Download now the LBCI mobile app

To see the latest news, the latest daily programs in Lebanon and the world

Google Play

App Store

Download now the LBCI mobile app

We use
cookies

We use cookies to make
your experience on this
website better.

Accept

Learn More