Today, Last.fm begins a new chapter as an independent company. Ownership has changed,
Your account, your listening history, and your data remain exactly where they are. The team
What stays the same
- Your account and scrobbles
- Your data and privacy settings
- Your Pro subscription and billing (if you're a member)
- The people behind the product
We'll share more about what comes next in the weeks ahead. For now, everything works
Same service. Same team. New chapter. Thanks for being part of it.
Team Last.fm
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What’s happening?
Last.fm is now operating as an independent company following a change in ownership.
Is Last.fm shutting down?
No. The service continues as normal.
Is Last.fm being acquired by another company?
No. Last.fm is now operating independently.
Is the team changing?
The team building and operating Last.fm remains in place.
What does independence mean for users?
It means we can focus fully on building listening insights and community features for music fans.
Is my account or listening history affected?
No. Your account, scrobbles, and listening history remain unchanged.
Is my personal data safe?
Yes. Your data and privacy settings remain unchanged. There is no change to how your data is
Is Last.fm selling user data?
No. There is no change to our approach to data handling or privacy as part of this transition.
Is my Pro subscription changing?
No. If you’re a Pro member, your subscription, billing, and benefits remain the same.
Will pricing change?
There are no changes to pricing at this time.
I build tools using the Last.fm API — should I be concerned?
No. API functionality continues as normal. We value the developer community and will continue
How can I support Last.fm?
If you’re a Pro member, thank you — your subscription directly supports the work we do. If
Jonty 4
I never thought I'd see this happen. So exciting!
Congratulations to the team! Very exciting
Wow! Cool news ![]()
I wish the team all the best in going forward on their own.
Congratulations and best of luck!
Wow, this is exciting news! I can't wait to see what's ahead. <3
jfourlc 9
Congrats to the whole team! Can't wait to see where the platform will go!
por 10
Are we getting the band back together?
wow! that is brilliant news! congrats and looking forward to what’s coming!
Super happy to see this excellent news! Can't wait to see what happens next! ![]()
phuedx 13
Hearty congratulations! Godspeed!
kdspa 14
Love to see it, congratulations!
Now let's undo the region lock for Russian users.
Nice! This is awesome news. Let's bring back radio?
Congrats! this is amazing news
yes!! bring back radio that would be awesome
And groups!! It would be so nice