Spotify boycotted after investment in military technology
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April Valadez
Guadalajara, Mexico (August 7, 2025) - 5:00 a.m.
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The American experimental band Xiu Xiu announced their departure at the end of July. Credit: Special
Australian musician Charlie Waldren did the same with his solo project Poolroom. Credit: Special
In Mexico, Rubén Albarrán, leader of Café Tacvba, called on musicians to leave the site due to its CEO's investment in Helsing. Credit: Special
The casual clicks with which millions of listeners play their favorite song on Spotify could be indirectly linked, through investment decisions by key figures within the company, to companies in the arms industry , according to musicians and bands.
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