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Why bands are leaving Spotify

The company's CEO made a controversial move

Why bands are leaving Spotify
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StarsInsider
09/09/2025 16:00 ‧ 7 hours ago | StarsInsider

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Controversy

A number of bands are leaving Spotify after the company’s CEO, Daniel Ek, announced that he invested millions in an AI military defense company. These musicians don’t want their art linked to military technology and the deaths it causes, so many have decided to remove their music from the platform.

But Spotify is no stranger to boycotts. Throughout the years, a number of artists have removed their music from the platform for a variety of reasons.

In this gallery, we delve into why bands are leaving Spotify. Click on.

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