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Spotify's Leadership Shakeup Fails to Satisfy Frustrated Artists

10/5/2025

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Spotify's leadership changes, including CEO Daniel Ek's departure, haven't resolved artist frustrations.
Artists criticize Spotify for poor audio quality and average payout of $0.003 per stream.
Artists Hotline TNT and Massive Attack have removed their music or are considering it.
Ek remains executive chairman, undercutting the new co-CEOs' authority.
Congress discussions show bipartisan concern over Spotify practices and demand reforms.

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Story summary

Spotify's leadership changes, including CEO Daniel Ek's departure, haven't resolved artist frustrations.
Artists criticize Spotify for poor audio quality and average payout of $0.003 per stream.
Artists Hotline TNT and Massive Attack have removed their music or are considering it.
Ek remains executive chairman, undercutting the new co-CEOs' authority.
Congress discussions show bipartisan concern over Spotify practices and demand reforms.