Neil Young and Joni Mitchell Came Back to Spotify

Bonus Content for your weekend. Paying Subs first and fullest.

Neil Young left Spotify two years ago. He was angry about the platform offering an exclusive deal to Joe Rogan, letting the UFC commentator and alleged comedian spread his misinformation and stoner-ramblings to an enormous audience, and being paid so mightily for the privilege.

Neil Young didn’t need the small amount of extra money Spotify pays him — he’s got money, and other outlets for his music. He’s a stickler for the overall ‘sound’ anyway, and never liked the platform, seeing it as an annoying extra business card. Young has his own Archives site, where you can listen to all of his music, and even check out video content — and of course exit through the gift store. There are different tiers of membership (as always) and I took Neil’s departure from Spotify as my reason, finally, to pay up and join his Archives community. I’m not disappointed that I did.

But I just find the convenience of Spotify so easy, default setting. It might not offer the best fidelity, but if I’m walking around town with music in my ears I’m not wanting the absolute best. I’m just there for something that helps get me from (A) to (B).