Spotify is increasing its prices from April 30th with existing subscribers told their plans will be subject to the higher costs from their June billing date. Premium planA price rise for the Individual premium plan, which is currently €9.99, has not yet been confirmed. This free version of the app is supported by advertising and has limited functionality compared to the premium plans. They also come at a time when the absence of live entertainment during the Covid-19 lockdowns has renewed focus on the relatively low sums that artists earn from Spotify plans compared to physical music sales. Mike Scott of the Waterboys tweeted on Monday: “Just received email notifying me of 20 per cent price raise for my monthly @Spotify subscription.

Source: The Irish Times April 26, 2021 15:07 UTC