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Ethical alternatives to Spotify

Several alternatives to Spotify prioritize direct artist revenue, cooperative governance, and higher per-stream payouts, offering more ethical options for music streaming.

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Jan 15, 2026
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Does spotify support Trump and ICE?

Spotify accepted and ran U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recruitment advertisements during 2025 as part of a broader government campaign, and it now says those ads are no longer running...

Jan 25, 2026
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Which artists pulled their music from Spotify in 2025 over the ICE ads and what impact did that have on the company?

in 2025 in protest of the platform running recruitment ads and other company controversies; named acts who publicly cited the ads or were reported as leaving include , , , , , , and several rock/metal...

Jan 11, 2026
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What concrete evidence exists about playlist payola, ghost artists, or algorithmic manipulation across streaming platforms?

Concrete, documented evidence shows a mix of long-standing commercial practices reimagined for streaming—paid playlist placements and promotional services; third-party “stream farms” and bot-driven pl...

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