King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard join Spotify exodus over arms industry link
Briefly

King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard have decided to remove their music from Spotify in protest of the CEO's financial connections to the defense industry. Their social media statement emphasized their opposition to Spotify, explicitly stating 'Fuck Spotify.' The band stated that their entire catalogue would be removed, although the removal process would take some time. They highlighted CEO Daniel Ek's substantial investment in an AI-driven autonomous combat technology firm. The move is part of a broader response from musicians concerned about Spotify's influence and ethics.
King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard criticized Spotify's CEO for investing in military technology, prompting their withdrawal of music from the platform. They made a statement saying, 'Fuck Spotify.'
The band announced their departure from Spotify after revealing that CEO Daniel Ek led a substantial investment in a German defense technology company specializing in AI-driven combat.
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