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Spotify: How to quit controversy-hit streaming service

Neil Young and Joni Mitchell among musicians to leave platform over host’s alleged misinformation

The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2022

Neil Young quitting Spotify boosts subscribers for smaller streaming rivals

LOS ANGELES — When folk-rock musician Neil Young chose to cut ties with Spotify over concerns about misinformation on Joe Rogan’s podcast, he created opportunities for smaller rival music streaming services.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 2, 2022

Mary Trump removes podcast from Spotify in protest at Joe Rogan's Covid misinformation

‘The Mary Trump Show’, previously available on Spotify, has now been removed at her request – alongside the music of Neil Young and Joni Mitchell

The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2022

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'Necessary Evil': Some Artists Say Can't Quit Spotify

After music legends Neil Young and Joni Mitchell quit Spotify over a Covid misinformation row, some lesser-known artists have said they simply couldn't afford to leave the world's largest music streamer -- despite their concerns. The row sparked a discussion about other artists exiting the platform of more than 170…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 2, 2022

‘I wish I could’: why it’s hard for smaller artists to boycott Spotify

The feud between major artists and Spotify has overlooked problems faced by those with less power and finances

The Guardian - US · Feb 2, 2022

Commentary: Neil Young can’t persuade Spotify to stop COVID misinformation

Last week, Neil Young issued an ultimatum to Spotify after growing frustrated with podcast king Joe Rogan spreading COVID-19 misinformation on the platform. “They can have Rogan or Young,” he declared. “Not both.”

Los Angeles Times · Feb 1, 2022

Spotify: How to quit controversy-hit streaming service

Neil Young and Joni Mitchell among musicians to leave platform over host’s alleged misinformation

The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2022

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Joe Rogan shares inaccurate Covid-19 article only 24 hours after apologising for misinformation

Rogan’s tweet ‘came hours – like more than 10 hours – after Reuters corrected its story,’ fact-checker says

The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2022

Neil Young quit Spotify because of Joe Rogan. These artists follow his lead

Veteran singer-songwriter Neil Young recently urged "other artists and record companies" to "move off the SPOTIFY platform and stop supporting SPOTIFY's deadly misinformation about COVID."

Los Angeles Times · Feb 1, 2022

Spotify's response to Rogan-gate falls short of its ethical and editorial obligations

Audio streaming giant Spotify is getting a crash course in the tension between free speech and the need to protect the public from harmful misinformation.

The Conversation · Feb 1, 2022

5 musicians boycotting Spotify over Joe Rogan controversy

“Neil Young opened a door that I must walk through,” singer India Arie wrote on Instagram.

Axios · Feb 1, 2022

Graham Nash and India Arie withdraw music from Spotify in protest against Joe Rogan

‘I completely agree with and support my friend, Neil Young,’ Nash said

The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2022

'Public Health' Has Become a Catchall Excuse for Bad Ideas

From to-go cocktail bans to Neil Young to teachers unions, the pandemic has provided a convenient pretext for selfish advancement.

Reason · Feb 1, 2022

Graham Nash removes music from Spotify, calling company ‘enabler that costs lives’

Former Neil Young bandmate in CSNY joins protest against star podcaster Joe Rogan, with soul singer India.Arie also removing music from streaming service

The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2022

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Los Angeles Times · Feb 1, 2022

Neil Young and Joni Mitchell left Spotify. So why is some of their music still there?

Veteran musicians Neil Young and Joni Mitchell renounced Spotify last week after accusing the streaming giant of spreading misinformation about COVID-19.

Dublin Live · Feb 1, 2022

Popular Dublin pub hosting Neil Young night after singer removes music from Spotify

The performer removed his music from the platform over the spread of "fake information"

Los Angeles Times · Feb 1, 2022

Why more musicians haven't joined Neil Young's Spotify boycott over Joe Rogan

For those following certain parts of Twitter during the last week, it would have been easy to come away with the impression that Spotify was facing a mass exodus of artists protesting COVID-19 vaccine misinformation on Joe Rogan's immensely popular podcast.

The Guardian - US · Feb 1, 2022

Missing Joni and Neil? Here’s how to break up with Spotify

There are plenty of streaming options available for music and podcasts – or you could listen the old-fashioned way

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Tribune News Service · Feb 1, 2022

Tyler Cowen: There are no heroes in the Neil Young-Spotify saga

The debates over cancel culture are reaching new heights of absurdity. Consider the decisions of musical icons Neil Young and Joni Mitchell to remove their songs from Spotify. Critics have contended that Joe Rogan's podcast, hosted by Spotify, promotes vaccine-skeptical guests and boosts the spread of misinformation about COVID-19.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Feb 1, 2022

Editorial: Musicians' Spotify protest has prompted disinformation change. More is needed

The 1960s were known for political activism that moved issues, so it’s fitting that two musical icons from that era have used the power of protest to achieve a small victory against pandemic disinformation. Neil Young and Joni Mitchell last week pulled their music from Spotify to protest podcaster Joe…

The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2022

EXPLAINER: What will Neil Young's protest mean for Spotify?

Neil Young's protest against Spotify over podcaster Joe Rogan is rocking the world's most popular streaming service, and it's putting a spotlight on its business priorities

ABC News · Jan 31, 2022

Spotify had a challenging relationship with musicians even before drawing Neil Young's ire

When Neil Young challenged Spotify to get rid of its top-rated podcaster or remove his music, it highlighted the love-hate relationship many artists have had with the streaming giant.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 31, 2022

Neil Young, Joe Rogan, and the reason why boycotts work

Neil Young may have gotten something started.

Benzinga · Jan 31, 2022

ANALYSIS: The Winners And Losers Of The Neil Young-Joe Rogan Spotify Brouhaha

The great COVID-Joe-Rogan-Spotify Technology SA (NYSE: SPOT) controversy seems to have ended as abruptly as it began, with the platform and its ultra-popular podcast host facing the wrath of a pair of 1970s rock icons and sort of apologizing.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 31, 2022

Joe Rogan responds to Spotify protest, new COVID advisories

Rogan responded to the fallout on Sunday, saying in a video on Instagram that he was only seeking to have conversations on his podcast with people who have "differing opinions."

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