Spotify may have to compete with more than musicians who leave the platform. Brené Brown’s writer and researcher have paused the release of spotify-exclusive podcasts to unlock our key and dare to lead “until further notice.” Brown did not explain the decision, but it came shortly after Neil Young and Joni Mitchell said they would remove their music from Spotify in protest against allegations Joe Rogan had promoted the wrong information Covid-19.
We have asked for Spotify help. The move occurred in the midst of increasing criticism of Spotify for the handling of Rogan and the wrong information, with Prince Harry England and his wife Meghan Markle (who himself had a Spotify agreement) voicing the “concern” of the approach of streaming services. The pair’s foundation said the “hundreds of millions” people were injured by wrong information every day, and that they hoped Spotify would “meet this moment” and make appropriate changes. The pair added they had shared concerns with Spotify since April 2021.
Spotify previously said it was aiming to achieve a balance between the safety of listeners and freedom of creator, after removing more than 20,000 episodes of covid podcasts in line with their policies. CEO Daniel Ek has argued that Spotify should have no editorial responsibility for podcasts If the Brown movement responds to ROGAN, it can put Spotify in a more difficult position. The company is believed to have paid more than $ 100 million to sign ROGAN to the multi-year exclusive and have enjoyed its success (the podcast still sustains US charts). However, the setting may prove expensive if enough listeners go – especially those who live for exclusive podcasts like Brown. It might not be necessary to stick to one star if Spotify finally blooded too much talent and cash.
