Instagram/Taylor Swift & Bad Bunny Music It was 20 years ago today: Spotify reveals its first-ever most-streamed artists, albums, songs, and podcasts of all time. April 23, 2026 AceShowbiz - It was 20 years ago today that Spotify began to play. To mark the streaming service's big anniversary, for the first time ever on Thursday (April 23) Spotify shared its list of the most streamed artists, songs, albums, podcasts, and audiobooks in its history. Some of the artists at the top of the music categories won't surprise anyone.