As of press time, there's no word from Spotify on if Young's music will be removed or here to stay. Ava DuVernay is the latest artist to follow Neil Young’s exit from Spotify because of Joe Rogan Feb. This wouldn't be the first time Young has requested is music be removed from the music streaming platform, once for low sound quality, he told Rolling Stone back in 2019. Noting that Rogan's podcast "The Joe Rogan experience" is one of the most listened-to podcasts in the world "with an estimated 11 million listeners per episode," Young added that "Spotify has a responsibility to mitigate the spread of misinformation on its platform, though the company presently has no misinformation policy." Young is known most for his music but was also an activist, and environmental causes have been a particular focus in the last several years. Not both."Įarlier in January, 270 doctors and scientists also called on Spotify to remove Rogan from the platform, stating that he "repeatedly spread misleading and false claims" about Covid-19 and vaccine science. Young's top five most popular songs, according to Spotify, are Heart Of Gold, Harvest Moon, Rockin' in the Free World, The Needle and the Damage Done, and Down By the River, all classic hits. "I want you to let Spotify know immediately TODAY that I want all my music off their platform,” he added. Referencing Rogan's episodes criticizing vaccine science and hosting vaccine-critical leaders, Young called on Spotify to make a choice. Most of the listeners hearing the unfactual, misleading and false COVID information on SPOTIFY are 24 years old, impressionable and easy to swing to the wrong side of the truth. "Please act on this immediately today and keep me informed of the time schedule." "I am doing this because Spotify is spreading fake information about vaccines – potentially causing death to those who believe the disinformation being spread by them," Young wrote. In a since-deleted letter posted to website, Young addressed his management and record label, requesting they remove his music from the music streaming service as long as they're hosting the controversial podcaster. Neil Young is letting the world know that it's either him or Joe Rogan, at least on your Spotify listening queue.
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