Spotify is now gatekeeping new music to Premium subscribers, but the blame lies elsewhere

Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Spotify is testing a “Premium Early Access” window that delays brand-new album releases for non-paying accounts by three days in select regions. The delay stems from label-level licensing requirements, led by Universal Music Group, which will also affect competing ad-supported services like YouTube Music and Amazon Music. Reddit users are largely criticizing the move, warning of increased piracy, while defenders point out lower revenue payouts fro