How the Neil Young vs. Joe Rogan Spotify dispute affected artists everywhere
The ultimatum posed to the streaming service became a call to action for artists everywhere. A guest post by Vincent Williams of Berklee College of Music: Music Business Journal. On. Continue reading
Spotify, Neil Young, and Joe Rogan offer lessons in content moderation
There is definitely some content be revoked or censored, but where is the line drawn? Op-ed by KONSTANTINOS KOMAITIS from the Eelectronic Frontier Foundation. Content moderation is complex, difficult and,. Continue reading
19% of Spotify users have canceled or plan to cancel over Joe Rogan controversy, Forrester survey finds
19% of Spotify users said that they have already canceled or plan to cancel their account over the Joe Rogan controversy. The survey was conducted on February 1st by Forrester. Continue reading
Neil Young: the perils of taking a stand
How much damage has Neil Young’s recent withdrawal from Spotify actually done? by David Deal from his blog Superhype. When your brand takes a stand, brace for impact. Case in. Continue reading
India Arie, Graham Nash to remove music from Spotify over Joe Rogan
India Arie and Graham Nash are joining Neil Young, Joni Mitchell and other musicians and podcasters in pulling their content off Spotify to protest the streamer’s support of support of. Continue reading
Spotify CEO Ek responds to COVID controversy:’We’ve heard you’
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek on Sunday announced updated platform rules including the addition of a dedicated content advisory to podcast episodes that contain discussions about the virus. The changes and. Continue reading
Joni Mitchell, others join Spotify Boycott: ‘I stand with Neil Young!’, WHO adds support
UPDATED: Joni Mitchell is is pulling her music off Spotify in solidarity with Neil Young and the fight against COVID disinformation spread by Spotify-exclusive podcaster Joe Rogan. “Irresponsible people are. Continue reading
Young vs. Rogan: Spotify chose audio over music, but even bigger decisions lie ahead [mark Mulligan]
“For a company that still makes more than 95% of its revenue from music, that is a big call,” writes MIDiA’s Mark Mulligan on Spotify’s decision to support Joe Rogan. Continue reading
Spotify to remove Neil Young’s music today
Spotify has confirmed that it will remove Neil Young’s music from its platform after Young wrote in protest of Spotify podcaster Joe Rogan’s false statements about the Covid-19 vaccine. “They. Continue reading
Joe Rogan’s Spotify Deal Is Good For Musicians – Here’s Why
One of the most successful podcasts to date, the Joe Rogan Experience is making a new home at Spotify, thanks to an exclusive $100 million deal which could have huge. Continue reading
