Deerhoof announced its decision to remove music from Spotify due to the platform's founder Daniel Ek's investment in Helsing, a military technology firm. The investment is seen as supporting war efforts amidst increasing global military spending driven by geopolitical tensions. The band members reacted swiftly, deciding almost immediately after discussing the implications of Ek's financial support for a defense group. Deerhoof had previously expressed dissatisfaction with Spotify's payout practices, contributing to their decision to leave the streaming service.
"We were in a rented minivan, on tour in the Northeast... I was just like, 'Hey, did you guys see that latest headline?'"
"The impulse to leave Spotify was almost instant; it took the four members of Deerhoof maybe all of two minutes to decide."
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