Anna’s Archive Claims Massive Spotify Data Backup
- Anna’s Archive has backed up approximately 86 million audio files from Spotify, totaling nearly 300 terabytes of data.
- The group claims to have captured metadata for about 99% of Spotify’s library, focusing on the most popular tracks.
- Electronic/Dance emerges as the largest genre by artist count, followed by Rock and World/Traditional music.
- The top three songs include Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’s “Die With A Smile,” Billie Eilish’s “BIRDS OF A FEATHER,” and Bad Bunny’s “DtMF.”
- Anna’s Archive faces legal challenges in multiple countries, including Belgium and Germany.
Anna’s Archive has undertaken what could be one of the largest music piracy operations by backing up a vast portion of Spotify’s audio files and metadata. The group aims to preserve music but faces legal actions due to copyright infringement concerns.
With an extensive collection now distributed through torrents, Anna’s Archive highlights both the potential for preservation and the ongoing debate over digital piracy in the music industry.(Source)
