Last.fm becomes independent company after ownership change
Original: Last.fm is now independent
Why This Matters
Independence could allow Last.fm greater flexibility to innovate and serve its music community
Music tracking service Last.fm announced it is now operating as an independent company following an ownership change. The team, user accounts, listening history, and service functionality remain unchanged, with the same team continuing operations.
Last.fm announced on May 27, 2026 that it has become an independent company after a change in ownership. The music scrobbling service emphasized that users will see no changes to their accounts, listening history, Pro subscriptions, or data privacy settings. The existing team remains in place to continue building the platform. In a FAQ, Last.fm clarified it is not shutting down or being acquired by another company, and that API functionality continues normally for developers. The company stated independence allows them to 'focus fully on building listening insights and community features for music fans' with continued improvements planned. Pro subscriptions and pricing remain unchanged, and the company confirmed no changes to data handling or privacy policies.