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FILE: Neil Young performs in Quebec City in 2018. Picture: AFP.

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Neil Young urges Spotify employees to quit

By AFP

Neil Young has been leading a boycott of the streaming giant for weeks after he demanded it chooses between him and controversial podcaster Joe Rogan, who has...

  • FILE: Musicians (L-R) Neil Young, David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Graham Nash attend the premiere of "CSNY Deja Vu" held at Eccles Theatre during the 2008 Sundance Film Festival on 25 January 2008 in Park City, Utah. Picture: Bryan Bedder / Getty Images North America / Getty Images via AFP

    Crosby, Stills and Nash follow Young's lead in Spotify row

    Last week, Young made good on his vow to have his music removed from Spotify after demanding that the streaming service choose between him and controversial podcaster Joe Rogan, with fellow folk rock superstar Joni Mitchell following suit.

    146 days ago
  • A speaker with the Spotify logo is pictured in the cafeteria of the company headquarters in Stockholm. Picture: AFP

    Spotify to link virus content to COVID facts after disinformation row

    The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have also flagged concerns over misinformation on Spotify's platform, but reiterated their commitment to continue using it to publish their content.

    149 days ago
  • FILE: Neil Young performs in Quebec City in 2018. Picture: AFP.

    Neil Young-Spotify row underscores podcast disinformation issues

    The prolific rocker this week demanded the streaming giant remove his music - he had 2.4 million followers and over six million monthly listeners - unless it was willing to drop Rogan, whose show is the platform's most popular but is widely accused of peddling conspiracy theories.

    152 days ago
  • FILE: Neil Young performs in Quebec City in 2018. Picture: AFP.

    Neil Young demands Spotify remove his music over Joe Rogan 'disinformation'

    Spotify has not replied to an AFP query regarding the musician's request. As of Tuesday Young's music is still on the platform.

    154 days ago
  • FILE: Neil Young performs in Quebec City in 2018. Picture: AFP.

    Neil Young sells 50% stake in his music

    Hipgnosis has acquired half of Neil Young's global copyright and income interests of his catalogue, which includes 1,180 songs.

    538 days ago
  • Donald Trump announcing his bid for the presidency in the 2016 presidential race during an event at the Trump Tower on the Fifth Avenue in New York City on 16 June, 2015. Picture: AFP.

    Neil Young strikes sour note on Trump's use of song

    Rocker Neil Young has lashed out at Donald Trump for using his song in his presidential campaign.

    2568 days ago
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