it is important to me that we don't take on the position of being content censor while also making sure that there are rules in place and consequences for those who violate them," Ek's statement reads in part. "Personally, there are plenty of views on Spotify that I disagree with strongly. It has been accused of spreading false information around coronavirus and the vaccine.ĭaniel Ek, Spotify's founder and CEO, has responded publicly with an official statement that outlined the company's plan to tackle misinformation and announced it will now add a "content advisory" to podcast episodes that discuss the virus. Rogan's podcast is one of the most popular in the world, with millions of listeners per episode.
I stand in solidarity with Neil Young and the global scientific and medical communities on this issue.Read more Every Artist to Leave Spotify So Far in Protest of Joe Rogan “Irresponsible people are spreading lies that are costing people their lives.
“I’ve decided to remove all my music from Spotify,” reads the statement. “I Stand With Neil Young!” Mitchell says in the statement on her website. Spotify, which has a multi-year distribution agreement with Rogan, granted Young’s request on Wednesday and within hours began taking down his albums. On her website, she includes a letter signed by a coalition of scientists, medical professionals, and professors that criticizes Spotify for featuring Rogan podcasts that they say include misinformation about the pandemic, including discouraging vaccinations in young people and children. Mitchell says she also stands with the scientific community on the issue. In a statement on her website Friday, Mitchell says she is taking action because “irresponsible people are spreading lies that are costing people their lives.” Joni Mitchell says she stands with Neil Young and has decided to remove all her music from streaming giant Spotify.Įarlier this week, Young pulled his music from Spotify after giving the company an ultimatum over concerns about podcaster Joe Rogan spreading misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccine on his show “The Joe Rogan Experience.”
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