Streaming prices
The latest Streaming prices news from Lockgroove: 4 stories, each with our own take and three songs to play next.
4 stories
Spotify adds QR code checks to Family plans, with a 12-month restriction for members who don't verify
Members who skip the in-app check within seven days lose Family access, while Spotify calls it a 'routine improvement' rather than a crackdown.
Spotify reportedly plans paid AI remix service for early 2027, at $4-$5 a month extra
The Financial Times reports a Q1 2027 target; Spotify has not commented, and pricing and timing are still under discussion.
Spotify's Premium Early Access: what Universal's 72-hour window means
A label-led pilot in India delays new releases for free listeners by three days; reports differ on exactly what is covered.
Music streaming prices in 2026: Spotify vs Apple Music vs YouTube Music, Amazon, Tidal, Deezer
Every major service raised prices this year. Here is what each plan now costs in the US, what you get for the money, and which one fits your listening.