Technology10/12/2025The Guardian

‘Death to Spotify’: the DIY movement to get artists and fans to quit the music app

‘Death to Spotify’: the DIY movement to get artists and fans to quit the music app

The article discusses a growing "Death to Spotify" movement among musicians who are criticizing the streaming service's low payouts to artists. Indie musicians in Oakland, California, recently held a series of talks called "Death to Spotify," where they explored ways to decentralize music discovery, production, and listening from capitalist economies. The events featured speakers from indie radio stations, record labels, and DJ collectives, and quickly gained international interest, with people from other cities inquiring about hosting similar events. The article highlights the mounting frustration among musicians with Spotify's business model and the emerging efforts to find alternative, more equitable platforms for music distribution and consumption.

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