![]() ![]() We have detailed content policies in place and we’ve removed over 20,000 podcast episodes related to Covid-19 since the start of the pandemic. With that comes great responsibility in balancing both safety for listeners and freedom for creators. While Rogan has yet to comment on the matter, Spotify has been trying to put out the fire by releasing a statement saying “ we want all the world’s music and audio content to be available to Spotify users. Given who Neil Young is and the respect that he garners, his label was supportive of his request and promptly helped him to remove his music from Spotify. What’s interesting in all of this is that Young doesn’t technically have the right to remove his music from the platform, as the decision to do so ultimately lies with his label, Warner Brothers – Reprise Records. Young made an ultimatum requesting the removal of his music from the streaming giant which sent the music world into a frenzy and Spotify reeling to conduct some damage control. Young would go on to express his concerns about the information being distributed on Spotify and not wanting to be in support of the platform for that reason. In a message written to fans on Young’s website he wrote “ Spotify has recently become a very damaging force via its public misinformation and lies about Covid.” Rogan’s podcast, which is now distributed exclusively on Spotify, has been widely criticized for spreading misinformation about coronavirus vaccines which does not sit well with famous singer, Neil Young. Joe Rogan is no stranger to controversy but it seems like his polarizing podcast has put his business partner Spotify in a tough spot. ![]() ![]() Neil Young Leaves Spotify Over Joe Rogan Controversy – What Happened Exactly? Staying true to yourself and your branding.Ownership of your music is key (if possible).Big Name Creators Seem To Be treated Differently.Ironically Neil Young is opposed to censorship.Neil Young Leaves Spotify Over Joe Rogan Controversy – What Happened Exactly?. ![]()
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