Which artists removed their discography from Spotify in 2022?
Neil Young and Joni Mitchell removed their music from Spotify on Jan. 26, 2022, to protest the platform’s support of Joe Rogan, the streaming service’s star podcaster. Rogan has been widely criticized as misinformation about the coronavirus._x000D_
How did Spotify react?
_x000D_The chief executive of Spotify responded on Jan. 31, 2022, in an open letter, saying that Spotify would add a “content advisory” notice to any podcast episode that includes a discussion about the coronavirus, directing listeners to a “Covid-19 hub” with facts and information._x000D_
Is Rogan promoting misinformation?
_x000D_Rogan has drawn complaints about his interviews with vaccine skeptics such as Dr. Robert Malone, an infectious-disease expert, that included, according to experts, “several falsehoods about Covid-19 vaccines.” Rogan responded to the criticism saying that his goal was to “create interesting conversations” and that he would do his best in the future to “balance things out.” Rogan signed an exclusive podcast deal with Spotify in 2020 that has been reported to be worth $100 million. His podcast, “The Joe Rogan Experience,” is the service’s most popular show.