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Goodbye Spotify, Hello Apple Music

Apple Music’s new import tool makes it simple to leave Spotify—and the war budgets it supports—behind.

Boycott Spotify. Uninstall Spotify. Peaceful Mind.

Spotify just made it easier to say goodbye. Not because they suddenly gave us more options—but because Apple did. With the new Apple Music import tool now available worldwide, jumping ship has never been this simple.

And honestly? It’s the perfect time.

Spotify’s decision to pour money into Helsing, a defense AI company, has left a sour note. Music is supposed to be about connection, creativity, maybe even peace of mind. Instead, your monthly subscription is indirectly fueling tech that builds war machines. That doesn’t sound like the soundtrack anyone signed up for.

Why boycott Spotify

It’s not just about switching apps. It’s about what you support when you pay. Every stream, every premium renewal is a vote. And if the company you’re funding is investing in military AI, then you’re not just listening to music—you’re subsidizing conflict.

So if you’ve been thinking about uninstalling Spotify, this is your moment. Apple practically handed us the off-ramp.

How easy the move is

Apple’s import tool works smoothly:

1. Make sure you have an Apple Music subscription.

2. Open the app (or web player), go to Settings → Transfer Music from Other Services.

3. Choose Spotify.

4. Sign in, pick your playlists, and let Apple scan for matches.

5. Review anything that doesn’t perfectly match. You get 30 days to clean things up.

And that’s it—your playlists, your vibe, your library—moved over without drama. Even better, only your self-made playlists go through, which is perfect. Those are the ones that matter anyway.

Remember…

Music should never be about war budgets. If Spotify wants to bankroll defense AI, then it’s time for music lovers to defend something else—our values.

Import your playlists first. Then uninstall Spotify. Let your music live where it belongs.

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Spotify to War

From pirated MP3s to AI war—Spotify’s journey is more than music. This article traces how Daniel Ek built Spotify, how artists were left behind, and how billions now flow into military tech.

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From Pirated MP3s to AI War: The Rise of Daniel Ek and Spotify’s Dark Side

Most people see Spotify as just music—your playlist, your road trip, your daily background. But behind the app is a history of piracy roots, low pay for artists, and Daniel Ek earning billions that now flow into AI weapons.

🎧 Spotify Started With Piracy (2006–2008)

  • 2006 – Daniel Ek was 23 when he co-founded Spotify in Sweden with Martin Lorentzon.
    • He grew up in the piracy generation, also downloading MP3s illegally.
    • His idea: “You can’t stop piracy. Make something easier than piracy.”
  • 2008 – Spotify launched. Users no longer owned music—once you stop paying, everything is gone.

🎵 One Stream, Almost No Pay

  • Artists earn around €0.003 ($0.0032 / ₱0.18) per stream, far lower than Apple Music.
  • 2024 – Spotify set a 1,000-stream rule: songs under 1K plays in a year earn nothing.
  • 2019 – Ek claimed making music now costs “close to zero,” ignoring real expenses like instruments, software, and studio time.
  • 2023–2025 – Spotify playlists were filled with simple tracks under fake names and later AI-generated songs, paying less to real musicians.

⚠ Scandals and Issues

  • Spotify once tried to access user photos and contacts for playlists and social features, raising privacy concerns until it scaled back.
  • 2022 – Spotify refused to drop Joe Rogan after COVID-19 misinformation, even as artists like Neil Young left in protest.
  • 2023 – Spotify cut 1,500 jobs while Ek sold shares and made millions.
  • 2025 – UK age-check rule: users had to provide facial scans or IDs for explicit content, sparking privacy backlash and VPN use.
  • Ek sold $340M (₱18.8B) worth of Spotify stock, while artists still struggle.

💣 From Music Money to Military Tech

  • 2025 – Ek invested €600M (~$693M / ₱38B) into Helsing, an AI military company where he is Chairman.
  • Helsing builds AI-powered defense systems.

🎶 Indie Exodus from Spotify (2025)

A growing wave of indie artists are leaving Spotify over Ek’s investment in military AI.

  • Deerhoof said: “We don’t want our music killing people.”
  • Xiu Xiu called Spotify a “garbage hole violent armageddon portal.”
  • King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard shouted “Fuck Spotify” and pulled their entire catalog.
  • Godspeed You! Black Emperor also removed their music from streaming platforms, including Spotify.
  • Hotline TNT joined the boycott in August 2025.
  • Other artists and labels like Kalahari Oyster Cult, David Bridie, Leah Senior, Skee Mask, and Charlie Waldren (Poolroom) pulled their tracks too.
  • The group UMAW called Ek’s move “warmongering.”

🎧 The Money Trail

Your playlist → Spotify profit → Daniel Ek → AI weapons.

Sources: Bloomberg, Financial Times, Forbes, Billboard, Music Business Worldwide, TechCrunch, BBC, NY Times, The Guardian, Pitchfork, The Fader, SF Chronicle, News.com.au, Indian Express.

Note: This article only connects public facts. The picture is yours to see.

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