Neil Young Ends Spotify Boycott, Returns Catalog Amid Rogan Deal Change
March 14, 2024Neil Young ends his two-year Spotify boycott and will bring his full discography back to the platform.
Young's initial boycott was in response to misinformation about COVID-19 spread by Joe Rogan's podcast on Spotify.
The end of the exclusivity of The Joe Rogan Experience on Spotify influenced Young's decision to return.
Young aims to reach a wider audience and improve the audio quality of his music with his return to Spotify.
Neil Young has expressed hope that Spotify will introduce a 'Hi res tier' for better audio quality.
The decision to return follows an open letter from scientists urging Spotify to address the spread of misinformation.
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The Guardian • Mar 13, 2024
Neil Young to return music to Spotify as he attacks ‘disinformation’ across streaming servicesBBC News • Mar 13, 2024
Neil Young to put his music back on Spotify after boycott over Joe RoganVariety • Mar 12, 2024
Neil Young Returning to Spotify After Boycott Over Joe RoganLos Angeles Times • Mar 13, 2024
Neil Young returns his music to Spotify - Los Angeles Times