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 — Massive Attack have a long record of staunch support for progressive causes, including a bunch of recent activity on that front. They removed their music from Spotify in protest of CEO Daniel Ek’s huge investment in AI military technology. They ... more info

Stereogum — This is a big one. In recent months, a number of artists have removed their music from Spotify in response to CEO Daniel Ek investing $700 million in the AI military startup Helsing. Now, Bristol trip-hop pioneers Massive Attack have become the la... more info

Stereogum — Over 400 artists and labels are coming together for No Music For Genocide, a new cultural boycott initiative asking artists and rights-holders to pull their music from streaming platforms in Israel in response to the ongoing genocide in Gaza. Some... more info

Obscure Sound — Dreamy pop and hypnotic trip-hop nostalgia intertwine on the fantastic Of the Water, the debut EP from Minneapolis-based artist Conzemius. Lush vocal layers combine with riveting soundscapes throughout, invoking inspirations like Massive Attack and D... more info

Stereogum — In recent months, art-rock legend Brian Eno has been increasingly vocal about Israel’s ongoing campaign of genocide and starvation in Palestine. Eno called on Microsoft to end its partnership with the IDF and pledged to donate his fee for compos... more info

Stereogum — Glastonbury was not an anomaly. At any big music festival today, you will encounter tons of musicians and fans speaking out about Israel’s campaign of genocide against the Palestinian people. “Free Palestine” chants are all over the place. A... more info

Stereogum — The hugely influential Bristol group Massive Attack have long stood firm in support of many causes, including their support for the people of Palestine during Israel’s campaign of genocide. Last year, Massive Attack joined forces with Fontaines ... more info

Stereogum — Since their Coachella performance that contained pro-Palestine messages, Kneecap say they’re facing a “coordinated smear campaign.” They’ve been under scrutiny by the public, including the UK government. The Northern Irish rap trio issued ... more info

Metalsucks — Featuring works by Massive Attack, Emperor, and Klaus Schulze. The post Heavy Rotation: Cryptosis’ Frank te Riet Shares the Dark and Brutal Tones That Fuel the Band appeared first on MetalSucks. more info