Last.fm is now independent

Recorded: May 27, 2026, 4:03 p.m.

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Last.fm is now independent

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LAST.HQ

May 27, 2026, 10:07am

Today, Last.fm begins a new chapter as an independent company. Ownership has changed,
but the product you use every day has not.
Your account, your listening history, and your data remain exactly where they are. The team
building Last.fm is the same. The service continues as normal.
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
exactly as it did yesterday.
Same service. Same team. New chapter. Thanks for being part of it.
Team Last.fm

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LAST.HQ

May 27, 2026, 10:18am

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.
You’ll see continued, steady improvements over time.
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
stored or protected as a result of this ownership change.
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
supporting the ecosystem around Last.fm.
How can I support Last.fm?
If you’re a Pro member, thank you — your subscription directly supports the work we do. If
you’re not, you can learn more about Pro here: https://www.last.fm/pro

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Jonty

May 27, 2026, 3:14pm

I never thought I'd see this happen. So exciting!

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frikandel

May 27, 2026, 3:16pm

Congratulations to the team! Very exciting

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Winterbay

May 27, 2026, 3:18pm

Wow! Cool news
I wish the team all the best in going forward on their own.

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Zeroxysm

May 27, 2026, 3:34pm

Congratulations and best of luck!

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LQDAudio

May 27, 2026, 3:46pm

Wow, this is exciting news! I can't wait to see what's ahead. <3

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jfourlc

May 27, 2026, 3:48pm

Congrats to the whole team! Can't wait to see where the platform will go!

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por

May 27, 2026, 3:56pm

Are we getting the band back together?

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spietsch

May 27, 2026, 3:56pm

wow! that is brilliant news! congrats and looking forward to what’s coming!

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Scratchfangs

May 27, 2026, 3:57pm

Super happy to see this excellent news! Can't wait to see what happens next!

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phuedx

May 27, 2026, 3:58pm

Hearty congratulations! Godspeed!

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kdspa

May 27, 2026, 4:02pm

Love to see it, congratulations!

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Last.fm has transitioned into an independent company following a change in ownership, an event announced to its support community. This structural change signifies a new chapter for the platform, although the core service provided to users remains consistent. Specifically, the ownership shift does not impact the existing user base or personal data; accounts, listening history, and privacy settings are all maintained exactly as they were. Furthermore, the operational structure of the company is unchanged, as the team responsible for building and operating Last.fm remains in place. Key elements that persist are the user experience, including existing Pro subscriptions and billing, which are unaffected by the ownership transition.

The rationale behind this independence is to allow the team to concentrate fully on developing listening insights and enhancing community features for music fans. This autonomy suggests a path toward continued, steady improvements in the service over time. Regarding technical aspects, the functionality of the Last.fm API continues without interruption, and the commitment to supporting the developer community and the surrounding ecosystem is reaffirmed. There is no indication that pricing structures will change, and no alterations to data handling or privacy protection protocols have occurred as a result of this transition. In essence, the announcement emphasizes that while the corporate structure has evolved, the functional utility and the commitment to the platform's ecosystem for its users are preserved.