Spotify music streaming service

Spotify is a globally recognized digital music, podcast, and video service that gives users access to millions of songs and other content from creators all over the world. It was founded in 2006 by Daniel Ek and Martin Lorentzon in Stockholm, Sweden, out of a desire to address the challenges of music piracy by providing a legal and convenient alternative.

Since its launch in 2008, Spotify transformed the music industry's business model from one centered on ownership to one centered on access. The company is primarily developed in Sweden and the United States, though its servers and digital delivery infrastructure are distributed globally. Today, Spotify Technology S.A. remains an independent, publicly traded entity headquartered in Luxembourg with its main operational base in Stockholm, maintaining its position as the world's leading music streaming provider through 2026 and beyond.