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Mental health is health. And a little self-care goes a long, long way. If you’re seeking mindfulness and holistic wellness, these audiobooks and podcasts come highly recommended.

Streaming audio has completely transformed the music industry—for good. Our Loud & Clear report showed that Spotify recorded the largest annual payment from a single retailer to the music industry ... at more than $9 billion in 2023. That positive vibration was felt around the world, including in Brazil, where Spotify is helping artists grow their revenues and audiences in big ways. Here’s a closer look.

May is Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (APIHM), a time to reflect and celebrate the important role that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders have played in our shared history. It’s also the perfect time to explore a biography or memoir from a member of these communities. Here are some recommendations from Spotify’s audiobooks editors.

You’ve heard it here before: Latin artists are taking over. Today, something new: Spotify’s RADAR Latin America class of 2024. Featuring 12 artists from six countries, our picks reflect the region’s rich tapestry of styles and genres, including Argentine cuarteto, Música Mexicana, Brazilian funk, and reggaetón Mexa, as well as sounds like pop, hip-hop, rock, and R&B.

Spotify has always helped connect Billie devotees to the dark-pop prodigy in new and exciting ways. This month, at Lightroom in London, we invite you to surrender your senses to the vast, mysterious world of her new project, “HIT ME HARD AND SOFT.”

Calendar fully booked? Countdown Pages, our new audiobooks feature, has you covered. Pre-save your most-wanted titles and we’ll notify you when they’re ready to stream.

This May, during Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (APIHM), we’re celebrating artists and genres across the diaspora. Turn your sound on and strap in—we’ve got your ticket to hit songs, must-follow podcasts, and breakout audiobooks from API creators around the world.

Did you know that between 2018 and 2023, Música Mexicana streams on Spotify grew by more than 440% globally? And while it’s big around the world, the genre has absolutely taken over airwaves in Colombia. Here’s a data-driven look at why.

It’s Star Wars Day. Best believe we have exclusive interactive audio content for fans—including an interview with series composer Kevin Kiner. And yes, May the Fourth be with *you* too.

We’re committed to amplifying underrepresented voices—including the creators who will shape our industry’s future. Today, after a competitive selection process, we are excited to announce our new Spotify NextGen scholarship class out of the Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications at Hampton University.