Artists Explain Why They Are Boycotting Spotify

Artists Explain Why They Are Boycotting Spotify

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Neil Young

Neil Young

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“While on the surface it’s about vaccine misinformation, in reality it was always about Pono, my media player and download service for high-resolution audio. Ditch Spotify and join the Pono revolution! The future is Pono. The future is Pono. The future is Pono.”

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India Arie

India Arie

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“Integrity is very important to me, even if it means a funky high school dance instructor can’t use my songs for warm-ups anymore.”

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Graham Nash

Graham Nash

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“I’d prefer if my music was pirated.”

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Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan

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“They still haven’t featured any of my songs on their ‘Teen Party Music’ playlist.”

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Brené Brown

Brené Brown

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“All those sad, broken little twerps are going to eat my shit up wherever I go.”

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Nils Lofgren

Nils Lofgren

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“The stupid algorithm keeps recommending the same five songs to me over and over.”

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Joni Mitchell

Joni Mitchell

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“This way, if I ever meet Neil Young, I’ll have a good opener to talk to him.”

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Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift

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“Sorry, you must be mistaken. My music is still on Spotify because I think hateful and dangerous misinformation should be disseminated as widely as possible.”

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George Harrison

George Harrison

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“They refuse to put any of my new music on there. I keep sending them new tracks, but they just keep saying I’m dead.”

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Chilling, Thrilling Sounds Of The Haunted House

Chilling, Thrilling Sounds Of The Haunted House

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“As long as Spotify continues to allow Joe Rogan to spread vaccine misinformation, you’ll have to find all our spooky tracks of rattling chains, creaking doors, and evil laughs elsewhere.”

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Eric Clapton

Eric Clapton

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“While I respect his views, Joe Rogan isn’t downplaying the risks of getting Covid nearly enough for my liking, and until he does better, my music stays off Spotify.”

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Tori Amos

Tori Amos

“I had a dream where there was a huge worm named Spotify, and I woke up shaking.”

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Alvin and the Chipmunks

Alvin and the Chipmunks

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“While we support robust debate and freedom of expression as enshrined in the Bill of Rights, Joe Rogan’s flippant misinformation amounts to a clear and present danger for both his credulous listeners and those unfortunate enough to come into contact with them.”

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Black Eyed Peas

Black Eyed Peas

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“The song is called ‘Let’s Get Retarded’, and Spotify’s listing otherwise is an egregious compromise of our artistic vision.”

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Morrissey

Morrissey

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“You know those lines on the green logo? Many people think they represent sound waves, but they’re actually supposed to symbolize baby back ribs. It’s reprehensible that Spotify would condone the vile practice of meat-eating.”

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Dr. Mickey Mouse and the Scientology 5

Dr. Mickey Mouse and the Scientology 5

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“Spotify removed most of our catalog for so-called copyright issues, but two can play at that game.”

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Stevie Nicks

Stevie Nicks

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“Both because of the Rogan stuff and because of a new sponsorship deal that makes my music only accessible through the Enterprise Car Rental app.”

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Gene Simmons

Gene Simmons

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“Any platform that carries any artist or entertainer other than KISS is disgusting and won’t get my support at all.”

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Harry Styles

Harry Styles

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“I’ve tried really hard to craft this progressive and inclusive public image, so fuck, I pretty much don’t have a choice, do I?”

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Mariah Carey

Mariah Carey

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“What? I’m not boycotting them. Did you guys get my music taken off there? What the fuck?!”

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