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Xiu Xiu Pulls Music from Spotify in Bold Protest

7/25/2025

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Xiu Xiu is taking a bold stand by pulling their music from Spotify, protesting CEO Daniel Ek's controversial investment in AI war drones. While the removal process is underway, it's proving to be slower than anticipated. The band encourages fans to cancel their subscriptions, joining Deerhoof in this principled stand against the tech giant's choices.

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Story summary

Xiu Xiu is taking a bold stand by pulling their music from Spotify, protesting CEO Daniel Ek's controversial investment in AI war drones. While the removal process is underway, it's proving to be slower than anticipated. The band encourages fans to cancel their subscriptions, joining Deerhoof in this principled stand against the tech giant's choices.