Neil Young Returns to Spotify After Two-Year Boycott Over Joe Rogan's Podcast

The folk-rock legend's decision comes as Rogan's podcast is no longer exclusive to Spotify, prompting Young's return despite his previous protest against vaccine misinformation.

Neil Young has decided to return his music to Spotify, ending a two-year boycott initiated over concerns of vaccine misinformation spread by Joe Rogan's podcast.
The decision was influenced by Rogan's podcast becoming available on other platforms, including Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music, making it impossible for Young to continue his protest.
Young criticized Spotify for its low-resolution audio quality and expressed hope for improvement, while also acknowledging the platform's significant role in global streaming revenue.
Several artists, including Joni Mitchell and members of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, had joined Young's initial boycott, though not all have returned to Spotify.
Young's return to Spotify does not signify a change in his stance against misinformation but reflects the broader distribution of Rogan's podcast across multiple streaming services.