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Deerhoof Removes Catalog From Spotify

Discussion in 'Article Discussion' started by Melody Bot, Jun 30, 2025.

  1. Melody Bot Jun 30, 2025
    Melody Bot

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    Deerhoof have pulled their music from Spotify in response to reports that the streaming platform’s CEO, Daniel Ek, serves as chairman of Helsing:

    We don’t want our music killing people. We don’t want our success being tied to AI battle tech. Spotify only pays a pittance anyway, and we earn a lot more from touring. But we also understand that other artists and labels do rely on Spotify for a bigger chunk of their income, and don’t judge those who can’t make the same move in the short term.

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  2. paythetab Jun 30, 2025
    paythetab

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    Could see this becoming a pattern for small to mid-size bands on Spotify.
     
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  3. carlosonthedrums Jun 30, 2025
    carlosonthedrums

    Cooler than a polar bear's toenails Prestigious

    I wish I could say the same, but when artists removed their work from Spotify because of the Joe Rogan thing, most of them ended up relenting and putting it back up eventually. It feels like these colossal pieces of shit are untouchable these days...nothing will hurt them.