NPR Music has revealed its Best Songs of 2025, offering a curated glimpse into the year’s standout tracks. Listeners can choose a preferred streaming platform and dive in right away.

Spotify reported stronger-than-expected third-quarter results in 2025, leading its stock price to rise. However, the company offered a mixed outlook that tempered some of the market’s enthusiasm.

Spotify Technology beat market forecasts in its latest quarter, delivering stronger-than-anticipated sales and earnings. The company’s stock rose after the announcement, reflecting both investor confidence and the growing power of streaming entertainment.

Spotify has introduced an in-app messaging feature that promises to simplify how listeners share and discuss their favorite music. By consolidating communication into a single platform, the new feature aims to keep the conversation—and the tunes—flowing seamlessly.