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Godspeed You! Black Emperor Withdraws from Streaming Platforms

8/17/2025

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Godspeed You! Black Emperor has withdrawn their music from major streaming platforms, including Spotify and Tidal.
Their albums are also being removed from Apple Music.
Other bands, such as Deerhoof and Xiu Xiu, have exited Spotify over CEO Daniel Ek's military investments.
The band recently released an album focused on the Palestinian death toll in Gaza.

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Godspeed You! Black Emperor has withdrawn their music from major streaming platforms, including Spotify and Tidal.
Their albums are also being removed from Apple Music.
Other bands, such as Deerhoof and Xiu Xiu, have exited Spotify over CEO Daniel Ek's military investments.
The band recently released an album focused on the Palestinian death toll in Gaza.