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2025 Spotify Boycott

The 2025 boycott of Spotify, including artist responses and the company's defense.

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Jan 18, 2026
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Which major artists remained on Spotify and publicly defended the platform during the 2025 boycott?

Very few high‑profile musicians publicly mounted a pro‑Spotify defense during the 2025 boycott; the record of major artists who explicitly stayed on the service and spoke up for it is sparse in availa...

Jan 19, 2026

Spotify political leanings

Spotify’s recent behaviors show a pragmatic, relationship-driven approach rather than a clear partisan identity: the company donated $150,000 to President Trump’s inauguration and hosted a pre-inaugur...