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King Gizzard Boycotts Spotify, Emphasizes Artistic Freedom

10/20/2025

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King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard pulled their music from Spotify to protest Daniel Ek (CEO of Spotify) over Helsing AI-military investment.
Frontman Stu Mackenzie emphasizes artistic freedom over commercial pressures, saying he wants to make music with friends.
To maintain access, the band released its entire catalogue on Bandcamp as a name-your-price download.
Mackenzie notes Spotify income was minimal, while the band remains on Apple Music and Tidal.

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Story summary

King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard pulled their music from Spotify to protest Daniel Ek (CEO of Spotify) over Helsing AI-military investment.
Frontman Stu Mackenzie emphasizes artistic freedom over commercial pressures, saying he wants to make music with friends.
To maintain access, the band released its entire catalogue on Bandcamp as a name-your-price download.
Mackenzie notes Spotify income was minimal, while the band remains on Apple Music and Tidal.