DeSpotify
2026-03-01
Withdrawal from Spotify
I have decided to withdraw my work from Spotify.
This decision is based on the fact that Spotify’s founder and CEO Daniel Ek has invested substantial amounts in military and defense technology projects (sources: Reuters, Business & Human Rights Resource Centre).
I do not wish to directly or indirectly support or be associated with developments in the arms and “defense” sector.
I regret this step, especially because it means a loss of reach and accessibility for listeners who have supported my work via Spotify. I am grateful to everyone who has listened, shared, and engaged with my music there.
My work remains available on alternative platforms, such as:
Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
A note to listeners and artists on Spotify
If you are currently using Spotify — whether as a listener or as an artist — I encourage you to take a moment to reflect on your continued presence there.
Moving to alternative platforms is possible at any time. As a listener, you can transfer your playlists to other services using dedicated migration tools, so switching does not mean starting from scratch.
Popular playlist transfer tools include:
As an artist, alternative platforms offer comparable reach and, in many cases, more transparent or artist-friendly conditions.
Ultimately, this is a personal decision — but one that is always reversible and worth reconsidering.
