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Spotify review

The biggest and most popular music streaming service now has plenty of competition – how does it stack up today?

TechRadar · Feb 1, 2022

The Spotify boycott will likely be short-lived

Data shows that boycotts and the ensuing attention are typically fleeting.

Axios · 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.

Tribune News Service · Feb 1, 2022

Science podcasters call Spotify’s support of Joe Rogan a ‘slap in the face’

Key people behind a popular science podcast on Spotify said Monday they were upset by the way Spotify has handled misinformation on Joe Rogan’s podcast and plan to limit their production on new episodes.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 1, 2022

Spotify Is Rolling Out COVID-19 Content Warnings In Response To The Whole Joe Rogan Fiasco

The content advisory message will appear on any episodes that discuss the pandemic.

Pedestrian.tv · Feb 1, 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

The Independent UK · 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.

ABC News · Jan 31, 2022

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

Neil Young may have gotten something started.

Los Angeles Times · 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.

Benzinga · Jan 31, 2022

Rogan denies spreading "misinformation"

Amidst backlash to the anti-vaccine conent on Rogan's podcast, Spotify begrudgingly offers to "provide balance"

Salon · Jan 31, 2022