“All my music is available on Spotify, being sold to these young people, people who believe what they are hearing because it is on SPOTIFY, and people like me are supporting SPOTIFY by presenting my music there. “These young people believe Spotify would never present grossly unfactual information. “Most of the listeners hearing the unfactual, misleading and false Covid information on Spotify are 24 years old, impressionable and easy to swing to the wrong side of the truth. ![]() “I first learned of this problem by reading that 200 plus doctors had joined forces, taking on the dangerous life-threatening Covid falsehoods found in Spotify programming. It said: “Spotify has recently become a very damaging force via its public misinformation and lies about Covid. Young said: “Losing 60 per cent of worldwide streaming income by leaving Spotify is a very big deal, a costly move, but worth it for our integrity and beliefs.” What did Young’s letter say in full? He said his partners Universal Music Reprise, owned by Warner Bros and Hipgnosis Songs Fund, a UK-listed investment firm are backing him. This may be the first big split between musicians and podcasters, but it's unlikely to be the last as more and more people vote with their clicks - and their wallets.The full line-up for BBC Radio in the Park music festival - and how to get tickets 13 June, 2023 The Weeknd's spectacular Manchester gig showed an artist at the height of his powers 12 June, 2023 Kylie vs Miley: The best songs of summer 2023 09 June, 2023 This latest standoff is likely just the beginning of a long-coming reckoning for Spotify and for streaming services in general, as the industry grapples with issues such as exclusivity, artist payments and social responsibility. In addition, SiriusXM has revived its Neil Young radio channel. Other services that are also still streaming Young include Deezer, Napster, YouTube Music, and Pandora Premium. Amazon Music Unlimited - For $8 a month, if you're a Prime member, this is the cheapest way you can stream Young in hi-res.You can also buy his digital albums from the Qobuz store, and at a competitive rate Qobuz - A relatively new entrant to the states, but its hi-res option is cheaper than Tidal's from $13 a month and doesn't require a specialized decoder.Young's back catalog is available in hi-res if you choose the top tier, or in CD-quality lossless for the $10 tier. ![]() ![]() What does that mean for fans of Young and other bands? If you choose the $20 subscription then 10% of your money goes directly to your highest streamed artist that month.
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