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business1 year ago•3 min saved

Spotify's Daniel Ek to Step Down as CEO in 2026

Daniel Ek, co-founder and CEO of Spotify, announced he will step down as CEO on January 1, 2026, transitioning to an executive chairman role, as the company faces artist protests and criticism over artist payouts and ties to military technology investments. The company will be led by co-CEOs Gustav Söderström and Alex Norström, with Ek focusing on long-term strategy.

via NPR|

#artist-protests #business #ceo-transition

music1 year ago•3 min saved

Deerhoof and Kalahari Oyster Cult Exit Spotify Amid AI and Defense Investments

Deerhoof is removing their music from Spotify due to concerns over the platform's ties to AI military investments by Spotify's CEO and broader issues with the platform's utility and ethics, joining other artists like Neil Young and Joni Mitchell in protesting the company's practices.

via Pitchfork|

#ai-investments #artist-protests #deerhoof