Spotify says artistes can’t buy their way onto top playlists

Spotify Technology SA is overhauling the way musicians and record labels submit songs for certain playlists, a move that will affect how tens of thousands of artistes reach their fans. 

Playlists programmed by Spotify employees account for about a third of all listening on the service, demonstrating how influential they are. So the company is trying to set clearer guidelines about how the lists are assembled.