Stereogum — It has not been the most flattering PR year for Spotify. Since last spring, popular bands like Deerhoof, Massive Attack, Sylvan Esso, King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard, Hotline TNT, and countless more have removed their music from the platform, w... more info

Stereogum — Many artists have been pulling their music from Spotify: Massive Attack, Xiu Xiu, Deerhoof, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Hotline TNT, WU LYF, Young Widows, and many more. It was originally in protest of CEO Daniel... more info

Magnet Magazine — 20 years ago today, Deerhoof released The Runners Four. Don’t try playing it on Spotify. Read our Deerhoof feature: The post Deerhoof Released “The Runners Four” 20 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Stereogum — Is there a band that captures the charm of buying a CD discovered on a blog better than Deerhoof? Though I came of age towards the tail end of physical media’s prime, I sincerely doubt it. I’m now 27 — just old enough that streaming platform... more info

Stereogum — In the wake of Spotify CEO Daniel Ek investing $700 million in the AI military startup Helsing, artists are removing their music from the streaming service. This includes Xiu Xiu, Deerhoof, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Godspeed You! Black ... more info

Stereogum — Every year, the giants of tons of different experimental and avant-garde music worlds descend upon Knoxville for the Big Ears Festival. The people behind Big Ears just unveiled the lineup for next year’s edition, which includes a ton of legends,... more info

Stereogum — The mass exodus from Spotify continues: After Godspeed You! Black Emperor, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Deerhoof, Xiu Xiu, and Hotline TNT pulled their music from the streaming service, WU LYF explained why did back in April, along with every... more info

Stereogum — Over the past month and some change, Hotline TNT, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Deerhoof, and Xiu Xiu all announced that they’d be removing their music from Spotify, with most of those artists citing CEO Daniel ... more info

Stereogum — The revolution is slow, but it’s happening. Musicians have objected to Spotify for years, citing a number of reasons. But ever since Spotify CEO Daniel Ek made a $700 million investment in a military AI startup, artists having been identifying i... more info

Metal Injection — Godspeed's decision follows a trend of notable artists — including Xiu Xiu, King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, and Deerhoof. The post GODSPEED YOU! BLACK EMPEROR Pulls Their Music From Streaming Amid Growing Spotify Backlash appeared first on Metal... more info