‘Death to Spotify’: the DIY movement to get artists and fans to quit the music app
undefined 14, 2025
In Oakland, indie musicians hosted “Death to Spotify,” a sold-out event exploring how to decentralize music from corporate platforms. Inspired by Liz Pelly’s *Mood Machine* and artist boycotts over Spotify’s low payouts and ties to military tech, organizers urged listeners and artists to rethink streaming, share files, and support alternatives like Bandcamp. While some stars returned after past boycotts, newer acts seem more committed. The movement aims to challenge algorithmic listening and corporate control.
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