What Spotify should learn from the Joe Rogan affair
The content-moderation wars have come to audio. Musicians who used to protest in song now protest by hitting the mute button. Audio platforms need to learn fast.
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In the digital space, everyone can hear you stream
Neil Young’s streams are up 50 per cent since the Canadian-born performer made Spotify choose between him and controversial podcaster Joe Rogan.
Spotify, facing Joe Rogan backlash, sees jump in users
The streaming service saw a surge in listeners and ad revenue despite the controversy over its star podcaster. CEO Daniel Ek says a number of lessons have been learned.
Joe Rogan is no fool but he’s still dangerous
Spotify’s decision to choose the controversial podcast host over Neil Young will please vaccine conspiracy theorists.
Spotify, Rogan the real adults, not ageing Young
The company meets ageing rockers Neil Young and Joni Mitchell halfway, but it’s not good enough for these children of 1960s sanctimony.
‘Out of control’: Joe Rogan’s podcast apology
Amid backlash, the podcast host pledges to be more balanced and informed about controversial topics, guests: ‘I’m going to do my best to balance things out’.
Sussexes join Rogan backlash, Spotify responds
Harry and Meghan join Neil Young, Joni Mitchell and a growing chorus of artists speaking up against Joe Rogan as the streaming giant reacts.
Joni Mitchell joins Spotify vaccine protest
The flower power era icon joins Neil Young in pulling out of Spotify amid ‘misinformation’ by the world’s most popular podcast.
Neil Young’s radio channel revived after Spotify exit
The folk-rock star had over six million monthly listeners on Spotify, which he blames for spreading fake information about vaccines.
Spotify removes Neil Young’s music
Spotify confirms it is removing Neil Young’s music, with the singer unwavering in his objections to Joe Rogan’s podcast.
Neil Young to quit Spotify in protest against Rogan
Neil Young has asked Spotify to remove all his music in protest over vaccine conspiracy theories broadcast by popular podcaster Joe Rogan.
Spotify reveals Australia’s cultural tastes
From controversial American podcaster Joe Rogan to Justin Bieber and the Wiggles, there’s no hiding from Spotify’s personal data drop | FULL LIST
Fight for Little River Band rights leads to Spotify ban
The fight over the name Little River Band has been in and out of the courts for nearly two decades. Now an Adelaide man has been blocked from dealing with Spotify over the issue.
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