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D. Bondy Valdovinos Kaye, Lecturer, Queensland University of Technology

Neil Young’s ultimatum to Spotify shows streaming platforms are now a battleground where artists can leverage power

Neil Young has given Spotify an ultimatum: remove the Joe Rogan Experience podcast or Neil Young walks. In a letter to his management team and label, the 79-year-old rocker lambasted Spotify for spreading Rogan’s misinformation about COVID vaccinations.

“I want you to let Spotify know immediately TODAY that I want all my music off their platform,” said Young to his management team and record label.

“They can have Rogan or Young. Not both.”

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