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Spotify Launches Fresh Finds Forward to Support 10,000 New Independent Artists

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Rolling Stone

What happened

Participating artists will receive 12 months of free studio time, early access to select Spotify features, prioritized access to tour or music video partnerships, and more…

Key facts

  • Participating artists will receive 12 months of free studio time, early access to select Spotify features, prioritized access to tour or music video partnerships, and more…
  • Reported by Rolling Stone and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 03:55:10 UTC.

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