ICE Recruitment Ads No Longer on Spotify

ICE Recruitment Ads No Longer on Spotify

Recruitment advertisements for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are no longer running on Spotify, the streaming service has confirmed. Variety was the first outlet to report the news. Last October, Spotify held firm in its decision to air immigration-enforcement ads between songs for users on the company’s free tier. “This advertisement is part of…

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EXOTICA’S ENDURING APPEAL – SPIN

EXOTICA’S ENDURING APPEAL – SPIN

One of the most intriguing and unexpected current-day musical phenomena is the popularity of tiki, or exotica, a style of music dating back to the mid-20th century. Exotica is quintessentially American — the perfect soundtrack for cocktail hour. In its original quirky run, exotica’s leading lights included Martin Denny, Arthur Lyman, and Juan García Esquivel….

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Now Hear This: Jan. 2026

Now Hear This: Jan. 2026

Now Hear This is a monthly A&R column that provides you with exciting new sounds we discovered through the innovative new music platform Groover. Each month, you can expect a varied bouillabaisse of songs from a vast spectrum of artists from all over the globe, regardless of genre or geography.  To kick off a brand…

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