King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard Withdraw Music From Spotify Over Ethical | AI News Digest
In a bold move reflecting their values, the Australian rock band King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard has pulled their entire discography from Spotify. This decision, which impacts their extensive catalog of 27 albums, is a response to CEO Daniel Ek's investments in military technology and was motivated by the band's desire to take a stand. The action was also inspired by fellow musician Leah Senior, who recently exited the platform for similar reasons. Frontman Stu Mackenzie stressed the significance of exercising free will and maintaining their artistic integrity. To replace Spotify, the band is offering their music for free or on a 'pay what you want' basis on Bandcamp, a platform they have consistently championed. Despite this shift, Mackenzie pointed out that the band's income from Spotify was relatively small, with the majority of their revenue coming from touring and merchandise.
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