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Hotline TNT Pulls Music From Spotify, Sets Sept. 5 Telethon

Their exit reflects widening artist protests over Daniel Ek’s defense-AI investments.

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Overview

  • Hotline TNT removed its catalog from Spotify, with frontman Will Anderson saying the service does not align with the band’s values.
  • The band will host a 24-hour livestream on September 5 starting at noon ET across Twitch, YouTube, and Instagram.
  • During the telethon, they plan to sell 500 copies of their latest album Raspberry Moon via Bandcamp and hold conversations about music discovery and views on Spotify.
  • The move joins recent withdrawals by Godspeed You! Black Emperor, King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, Xiu Xiu, and Deerhoof, with Godspeed removing releases from all major streaming platforms.
  • Recent artist departures have spotlighted Daniel Ek’s venture fund Prima Materia investing in Helsing, which develops AI software used to inform military decisions.