Ben Patashnik

Spotify editorial lead on local scenes and global playlists

This is a conference talk, not a set. Expect a discussion about how Spotify’s editorial teams in London, Amsterdam, North America, MENA, and Sub-Saharan Africa shape playlists, programming, and artist discovery.

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Ben Patashnik is Head of Editorial for the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands at Spotify, leading the editorial teams in London and Amsterdam. He started in music journalism at NME, then worked in international expansion at an independent label group and in marketing strategy at Downtown before moving into Spotify editorial.

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2026-10-22 12:15 · Spotify | Essential Insider Knowledge: Connecting Local & Global Music · Felix Meritis

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