Spotify is looking to support emerging artists with the launch of Fresh Finds Forward, a program intended to give roughly 10,000 independent artists support and resources each year. The streaming service shared details of the program, allowing any artist added to Fresh Finds playlists from January 1, 2026 to join Fresh Finds Forward via Spotify […]
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