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Artists' Spotify criticisms point to larger ways musicians lose with streaming — here’s 3 changes to help in Canada

Recently, Neil Young and Joni Mitchell removed their music from Spotify to protest the COVID-19 misinformation on Joe Rogan’s podcast. Many artists expressed desire to join the protest, but didn’t have the rights to their own music.

The Conversation · Feb 21, 2022

Police issue warning to all Apple, Spotify and Netflix users after massive Liverpool court case

All subscribers are being told to take action now after two men were sentenced earlier this week

Liverpool Echo · Feb 19, 2022

‘Donda 2’ album will only be available on Ye’s Stem Player streaming platform

On Friday, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, revealed the album will only be available on his $200 Stem Player platform, not popular streaming sites such as Apple, Amazon, Spotify and YouTube.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 18, 2022

Arsenal set to miss out on £236m transfer windfall as Daniel Ek makes Barcelona decision

Barcelona are set to accept a sponsorship offer that was originally on offer to Arsenal

Football London · Feb 18, 2022

Joe Rogan's Deal With Spotify Worth At Least Double of What Was Previously Reported: NYT

Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE: SPOT) reportedly shelled out a minimum of $200 million to get Joe Rogan to podcast on its platform.

Benzinga · Feb 18, 2022

Kanye West says Donda 2 won’t be available on Spotify or Apple Music but only on his platform

Ye’s fans are ‘pretty disappointed’ by this move

The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2022

Kanye West fans fume as he announces Donda 2 will only be available on his own platform

Kanye West fans were left unhappy at the rapper's announcement that his new album won't appear on streaming services such as Spotify, Apple or Amazon

Daily Mirror · Feb 18, 2022

Spotify's deal with Joe Rogan is worth $200 million, actually

That's double what was first reported as Rogan's exclusive payout.

Input · Feb 17, 2022

Spotify paid Joe Rogan over $200M, double the amount previously rumored: NYT

Deal worth twice the amount previously thought

The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2022

Arsenal snubbed Spotify bid to change Emirates Stadium name before Barcelona's £236m deal

JOHN CROSS COLUMN: Stadium naming rights, managers worrying about abuse, taking the knee at the Club World Cup and referee's fitness called into question

Daily Mirror · Feb 17, 2022