Spotify Says It Will Add Advisories To Podcasts Discussing COVID-19

Neil Young and Joni Mitchell have removed their music from Spotify due to concerns over vaccine misinformation on the Joe Rogan podcast. Legal expert Nick Saltman explains the complexities of music rights and Spotify's market power. Spotify plans to add content advisories to COVID-related podcasts but has not singled out Joe Rogan.

Why did Neil Young and Joni Mitchell decide to remove their music from Spotify?

• Due to low streaming revenue

• Concerns about vaccine misinformation

• Contractual disputes with Spotify

• To promote a new album

What prevents artists like Neil Young from independently removing their music from Spotify?

• Lack of personal interest

• Technical issues with Spotify

• Licensing agreements with record labels

• Spotify's refusal to comply

Who is Nick Altman in the context of this discussion?

• A Spotify executive

• A podcast host

• A musician

• A litigator specializing in entertainment disputes

What action did Spotify take in response to the controversy?

• Removed Joe Rogan's podcast

• Banned all COVID-related content

• Added a content advisory warning to certain podcasts

• Increased artist royalties

What is the value of the deal between Joe Rogan and Spotify?

• $50 million

• $100 million

• $500 million

• $200 million