"Hotline TNT have become the latest band to pull their music from Spotify. The CoSigned act's decision comes after several bands, including Xiu Xiu, King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, and Deerhoof, removed their catalogs from the streaming platform in response to reports that CEO Daniel Ek is a chairman of Helsing, a German company specializing in AI military software."
"The group will also host a 24-hour livestream on Twitch, YouTube, and Instagram on Friday, September 5th at noon ET. While aiming to sell 500 copies of their most recent album, Raspberry Moon, on Bandcamp, Hotline TNT will answer fan questions and talk to other artists, journalists, record store owners, and more about their "favorite new music, sources for discovery, and their feelings on Spotify.""
Hotline TNT removed their music from Spotify, citing that the streaming service does not align with the band's values. Several indie bands also pulled catalogs after reports linked Spotify's CEO to Helsing, a German firm specializing in AI military software. Frontman Will Anderson said the company that bills itself as steward of recorded music has proven it does not align with the band's values and added, "A cooler world is possible." Hotline TNT will host a 24-hour livestream on September 5 at noon ET and aims to sell 500 copies of Raspberry Moon on Bandcamp while continuing their tour.
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