WARNING FOR AUDIOPHILES & MUSIC COLLECTORS
According to recent reports (including Billboard), hackers have reportedly gained unauthorized access to Spotify’s music catalog, allegedly reaching up to 86 million audio files along with a massive amount of metadata.
At this stage, information suggests that large-scale scraping and DRM bypassing techniques were used. While Spotify is investigating the situation, this incident raises serious questions about content security, data handling, and long-term trust in closed streaming ecosystems.
For audio enthusiasts, this is a reminder of a few important points:
• Streaming libraries are not permanent and not truly “owned”
• Metadata, playlists, and listening history can be vulnerable
• Hi-Res and locally stored music collections remain the safest and most future-proof option
• Relying on one single platform always carries risk
No panic needed, but it’s a good moment to:
– back up playlists and favorites
– diversify services
– consider local libraries, NAS, or Roon-based setups
Music matters. Access matters. Control matters.
Stay aware and listen wisely.