Spotify, Joe Rogan and Neil Young The polemic between the trio reached a new dimension. Recently, podcast publisher Rogan published his interview with those who are against the coronavirus vaccine on the platform. On top of that, many users, including a group of doctors, accused Spotify of initiating disinformation related to COVID-19.
Neil Young, one of the names that has shown the strongest reaction since the beginning of the incident, made heavy words about the Spotify CEO in a new letter he published on Monday. Young also made a call to the employees of the Sweden-based company. “They should quit their jobs” expressed.
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The famous singer and songwriter shared on his website. “A Message from Neil” In his article titled, the age of communication One of the biggest problems is misinformation. stated. Using the phrase “we must eliminate those who spread false information”, Neil Young made a call to all musicians and producers around the world.
Neil Young said, “To practice your art, you have to find a better home than Spotify,” and did not miss to send a message to the company employees in the continuation of the letter. Young said in his statement. “I want to say that your biggest problem (CEO of Spotify) is Daniel Ek. The real problem is not Joe Rogan.” included his sentences.
Neil Young said, “Get out of that place before it eats your soul. Daniel Ek only cares about numbers.. It has nothing to do with art and creativity. Be free and choose the right path.” He told Spotify employees that they should quit their job. There was no statement from Spotify CEO Daniel Ek against Young’s accusations.
While Spotify is the target of all the arrows of criticism due to its disagreement with Neil Young; On January 26-28 6% stock drop 2 billion dollars lost. In the following days, he started to slowly recover. On the other hand, the company has decided to add advisory warnings to podcasts on COVID-19 from now on.
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