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Is Spotify Wrapped Coming Out Soon For 2023?

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We’re approaching the end of 2023, which is kind of an up-and-down time for music fans. On one hand, new music releases slow down significantly, meaning there’s a lot less new stuff to enjoy for a few weeks. On the other hand, it’s around this time of year that Spotify unveils Spotify Wrapped, its annual, personalized rundown of its users’ listening habits.

Spotify hasn’t explicitly announced when this year’s Wrapped will become available, but here’s what we do know.

When Will Spotify Wrapped Be Released For 2023?

In a November 16 tweet, Spotify noted, “Wrapped is around the corner.” Indeed, precedent suggests that it truly is coming up. More specifically, it looks like Spotify users should be ready towards the end of November and start of December: Last year’s Wrapped was revealed on November 30, while the 2021 and 2020 editions arrived on December 1.

When Will Spotify Wrapped Stop Tracking For 2023?

Spotify previously noted that when it comes to the data used to generate Wrapped, only listening activity from January 1 to October 31 is taken into consideration. Now, though, it appears that is no longer the case: In response to a now-deleted tweet presumably about the Wrapped cut-off date, Spotify responded, “Hmm, that doesn’t sound right to us. Don’t worry, Wrapped is still counting past Oct. 31 [eyes emoji].” It has not been made clear exactly when the new cut-off is, but with Wrapped seemingly coming soon, it was likely at least weeks ago.

How Will I Be Able To See Spotify Wrapped?

When Wrapped is made available, Spotify usually makes it pretty obvious via its app on both mobile devices or computers, so finding it shouldn’t be an issue. If it is, though, try visiting spotify.com/wrapped.

How Long Is Spotify Wrapped Available?

Good question! Wrapped isn’t a permanently accessible feature, and while the end date isn’t information that’s officially available, some users have noted that it tends to disappear in early January, so about a month after it debuts.

Jack Harlow Is No. 1 And Christmas Is Coming Back Already On Spotify’s Latest Weekly Top Songs Chart

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Streaming services have become the way the majority of fans consume the music they love these days, and Spotify is the clear leader in the streaming space. That makes their tracking data significant, and fortunately, the company maintains the terrific Spotify Charts website. Their Weekly Top Songs charts can serve as a useful complement to the Billboard Hot 100 and offer further insight into what music is currently making music fans move.

Take a look at the the top 10 songs on the latest Weekly Top Songs USA chart (for the tracking week ending November 23) below. Check out the full top 200 list here, and if you’re curious about what the entire world is listening to, find the Weekly Top Songs Global chart here.

10. Drake — “First Person Shooter” Feat. J. Cole

Drake has certainly put his stamp on the end of the year with both For All The Dogs and the Scary Hours edition, and the former is still doing well with two songs in this week’s top 10.

9. Brenda Lee — “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree

While recently holiday seasons have been all about Mariah Carey, it’s Brenda Lee who’s leading the way this time around: Her 1958 hit “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree” climbed a whopping 26 spots from last week’s chart and finds itself a few spots ahead of this week’s No. 13, “All I Want For Christmas Is You.”

8. Doja Cat — “Agora Hills”

Doja is riding some long-running momentum right now: She dropped the “Agora Hills” video back in September, and two months later, the song still sits at No. 8 on the latest Spotify chart.

7. Noah Kahan — “Stick Season”

Kahan is having himself a great moment: In addition to his hit song “Stick Season,” it was just announced he’s headlining the 2024 Osheaga Festival.

6. Drake — “IDGAF” Feat. Yeat

Drake it used to chart accolades, but this is a major moment for Yeat, as “IDGAF” became his first top-10 single in October.

5. Mitski — “My Love Mine All Mine”

It was a pretty close race for spots No. 5 to 2: Mitski’s song had a hair under 8.1 million streams in the US, while the song in the No. 2 slot had just over 8.4 million plays.

4. Tate McRae — “Greedy”

While McRae’s hit hasn’t completely taken over the US yet, it has been No. 1 on the daily global Spotify chart for 17 days now and is currently on top of the global Weekly Top Songs chart.

3. Taylor Swift — “Is It Over Now? (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault)”

As the year comes to a close and the buzz around Swift’s recent releases starts to die down, the pop icon is starting to lose her grip on the Spotify charts, with just one song in this week’s top 10 (although No. 3 is certainly better than most artists could even dream on).

2. Zach Bryan — “I Remember Everything” Feat. Kacey Musgraves

Bryan and Musgraves’ collaboration has nearly reclaimed its peak at No. 1 after rising two spots from last week.

1. Jack Harlow — “Lovin On Me”

Harlow couldn’t quite grab No. 1 last week, but he did this week. This comes at a time when Harlow could use a win, after his widely criticized NFL Thanksgiving halftime performance.

Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

How To Buy Tickets For The 2024 Reading And Leeds Festival

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The 2024 Reading And Leeds Festival has entered the chat. On Thursday, November 23, the annual joint UK festival revealed the first 10 names for next summer’s lineup, headlined by Lana Del Rey, Fred Again.., Blink-182, Liam Gallagher, Catfish And The Bottlemen, and Gerry Cinnamon. The first 10 was rounded out by Raye, Skrillex, Spiritbox, and Digga D. Below is everything else we know about Reading And Leeds (so far).

When Is Reading And Leeds 2024?

The Reading And Leeds Festival is scheduled from August 21, 2024 to August 25, 2024.

How To Buy Tickets For The 2024 Reading And Leeds Festival

On the Reading And Leeds’ official website, click on the “tickets” prompt on either the Reading or Leeds side. There, it will give you the option to sign up for notifications regarding upcoming ticket sales. There is also information about camping and parking. Weekend tickets allow access to the campsites from August 22, 2024 to August 26, 2024 as well as “access to the Arena on all show days.” More ticketing information can be found here and here.

When Do Tickets Go On Sale?

Tickets will become available for Barclaycard and Three UK members on Tuesday, November 28, beginning at 8:30 a.m. local time via exclusive presales. Reading And Leeds loyalty customers will enjoy a presale on Wednesday, November 29, beginning at 8:30 a.m. local time. Remaining tickets for Reading 2024 will become available to the public on Thursday, November 30, at 8:30 a.m. local time. Reading And Leeds has also teased that “even more names” from the lineup are “coming soon.”

Fred Again.. and Skrillex are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Who Is Headlining The 2024 Reading And Leeds Festivals?

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While Americans were celebrating Thanksgiving yesterday (November 23), on the other side of the pond, UK music fans were treated to a major festival announcement: The Reading and Leeds Festivals, the paired events that are among the biggest events of the summer in the country, have announced their headliners for 2024.

Leading the way for next summer’s events are Lana Del Rey, Blink-182, Fred Again.., Liam Gallagher, Catfish And The Bottlemen, and Gerry Cinnamon. Fred, Del Rey, and Cinnamon are all headlining the event for the first time, and Gallagher is set to perform Oasis’s Definitely Maybe album in full.

Organizers actually unveiled the first ten performers, as also on the bill are Raye, Skrillex, Spiritbox, and Digga D.

The festivals are set to go down from August 21 to 25, 2024. Presale tickets for Barclaycard and Three customers are available starting at 8:30 a.m. GMT (3:30 a.m. ET) on November 28. Then, weekend and day tickets go on general sale starting at 8:30 a.m. GMT (3:30 a.m. ET) on November 30.

More information about tickets for both events is available at readingandleedsfestival.com. The website also provides further insights about the best ways to travel to and from the fests, where to find lodging, the venues, accessibility options, volunteer opportunities, and more.

Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

When Do Tickets For The 2024 Osheaga Festival Come Out?

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Today, the Osheaga Festival in Montreal unveiled its 2024 headliners. Between August 2 and 4, Noah Kahan, SZA, and Green Day will play the main stage throughout each of the weekend days. The music festival has yet to release the full lineup of performers, but those interested have the chance to grab their tickets right now.

Three-day passes for 2024 are on sale, with a few different price tiers and selections to choose from. General Admission for the 3-Day is $284. The next price tier is the Casino Montreal Gold Ticket at $536, providing access to a premium viewing terrace. The Platinum Ticket is the most extravagant at $1,167, with a concierge available to cater to the guest, a makeup artist, a massage space, exclusive food and drink selections, and lots of other perks.

While there will be single-day passes, as the past years for Osheaga have sold them, it’s unclear when those will be out and available for purchase.

Finally, people planning on attending Osheaga in a group can pick between two packages. The first, Gold Table, is $4,200 for four tickets and a special reserved table on the premium terrace area. The other is a Gold Booth package at $7,440 for six people, as they would get a reserved couch.

For more information on tickets, visit the fest’s official website.

Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

How Much Are Tickets For Osheaga Festival 2024?

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Noah Kahan, SZA, and Green Day were officially announced as the 2024 headliners for Montreal’s Osheaga Festival. Set to take place from August 2 to 4, the full lineup isn’t out yet but is expected to be just as good as the currently-announced performers and past years of comparison. Because of this, here’s what to know about how much tickets will be for the fest.

Osheaga is currently only selling three-day passes at various price points. The standard General Admission tier costs $284, giving attendees the standard music festival experience. For those looking for something more exclusive, the next tier level is the Casino Montreal Gold Ticket at $536. This provides buyers access to their sponsored premium viewing area, exclusive food and beverage options, private bathrooms, and more.

The highest solo three-day option is the Platinum Ticket tier at $1,167. The festival treats you to a bunch of perks, including concierge service, makeup artists, a continental brunch, a backstage tour, a private shuttle service between stages, a massage area, and so much more.

For those heading to Osheaga in groups, they offer two package options. The Gold Table pack is $4,200 for four tickets, and the party would get their private table on the terrace viewing area. For those in a group of six, the Gold Booth is $7,400 and you would have a reserved couch up there instead.

More information on the Osheaga 2024 tickets can be found here.

Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

How To Buy Tickets For The 2024 Osheaga Festival

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Osheaga Festival is set to return to Montreal next summer. As of now, only the festival’s headliners have been revealed, and with Green Day, SZA, and Noah Kahan on the bill, fans are certainly in for a treat. Other acts are to be revealed at a later date, but fans are already dying to get their hands on tickets.

How To Buy Tickets For The 2024 Osheaga Festival:

Tickets for Osheaga Festival 2024 went on sale earlier this month. Fans can purchase tickets through Ticketmaster Canada. General admission for three-day passes begins at $395 before fees. For $745, fans can get tickets in the Or Casino De Montreal section. Platinum passes at the very front of the stage go for $1,620.

Kahan’s headling slot follows a big year, which saw him release a breakthrough hit, “Dial Drunk.” Early next year, he will embark on a headlining tour, and play a series of festivals. Kahan expressed his excitement over these slots in an interview with the Recording Academy:

“I’m so proud of the people I work with, I’m so proud of myself, because I have really worked hard for this, and I’ve sacrificed a lot of things in my life to make music happen. To get to this place, it just feels like all those hard decisions were worth it.”

Osheaga 2024 will take place August 2-4 at Jean Drapeau Park. The full line-up is set to be revealed next year.

Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Who Is Headlining The 2024 Osheaga Festival?

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Osheaga Festival unveiled the new headliners for the 2024 edition of their annual fest. Right now, Noah Kahan, Green Day, and SZA will be headlining each of the three days between August 2 to 4 at Montreal’s Parc Jean-Drapeau.

While the rest of the lineup has yet to be revealed, it will still have a wide variety of popular artists, given the festival has been running for years with great selections of performers.

Right now, three-day passes for the 2024 festival are currently available. There are a few different tiers. General Admission starts at $284 and includes standard festival access. The Gold Casino Montreal ticket runs at $536 and includes premium viewing, fast-lane entry, and private bathrooms. Finally, the Platinum Ticket costs $1,167. This includes the same premium viewing, along with exclusive bars, a continental brunch, a backstage tour, a shuttle service, an on-site concierge, makeup artists, and many more exclusive perks.

For those heading to Osheaga in a group, there are also two pass options for that. The Gold Table package is $4,200 for 4 tickets, giving the group a private table on the premium viewing terrace. The Gold Booth is for six people at $7,440, being a similar setup, just giving the group a private couch.

More information about Osheaga 2024 can be found on their official website.

Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Is Machine Gun Kelly Changing His Name?

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Machine Gun Kelly made headlines this week after a video taken at GQ‘s Men Of The Year party found him asking the photographers to solely refer to him as “Machine.”

“Instead of Machine Gun, can you just hit me with Machine next time?” he said.

He also posted it to social media with the same caption — no thoughts, just Machine. This raised questions if he was changing his stage name and dropping the “Gun Kelly.” Now, fans have an answer.

Right now, Machine does plan to keep the full Gun Kelly part of his name, according to Entertainment Weekly. The publication points out that it might have started as a bit from comics Chad & JT, who attended one of MGK’s concerts with a giant sign asking him to change his name.

This caught the musician’s attention on stage, who apparently had no idea what they meant. Chad & JT then explained, jokingly, that they felt his name encouraged machine guns.

Since the video of Machine surfaced, the comedic duo also felt that he had taken their advice.

As for fans, they are both getting in on the joke and speculating if this is the start of a new album era for MGK.

“I think it’s pretty sick that he doesn’t want to be associated w machine guns any longer,” one user commented.

Check out MGK’s post above.

Spotify Declares Unpopular Songs Won’t Earn Royalties Anymore, To Help Some Artists And Stop Others From ‘Gaming The System’

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Spotify officially announced some changes to their royalty system today that will be affecting artists: The streaming service will adjust the goalpost for the number of streams needed to start earning royalties.

Starting in early 2024, a song would need to reach at least 1,000 streams within the past 12 months before it can start to earn money. For comparison, the current royalty system finds Spotify paying $.03 a month to any song that earns between 1 and 1,000 plays.

As the company pointed out in a statement, this money reportedly doesn’t even typically reach the artist between the fact that “labels and distributors require a minimum amount to withdraw” and “banks charge a fee for the transaction.” In total, these small royalty payments add up to about $40 million per year.

However, Spotify brings up that “99.5% of all streams are of tracks that have at least 1,000 annual streams, and each of those tracks will earn more under this policy.” The post also notes, “We also believe the policy will eliminate one strategy used to attempt to game the system or hide artificial streaming, as uploaders will no longer be able to generate pennies from an extremely high volume of tracks.”

Spotify is also adding other changes, like devaluing noise tracks: Tracks with just “whale sounds” or “static” will need to be at least two minutes to be eligible for royalties.

More information on the changes can be found here.