Massive Attack joins Boycott of Israel, Calls for Spotify Removal
STOCKHOLM – British trip-hop pioneers Massive Attack have announced thay are joining a music boycott targeting Israel and are requesting their music be removed from Spotify, citing ethical concerns over the streaming platform’s CEO’s investment in a defense technology company. The band’s move is part of a growing initiative within the music industry, “No Music for Genocide,” aiming to pressure Israel amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Inspired by the “Film workers for Palestine” group, the “No Music for Genocide” campaign seeks to block music streaming in Israel. Massive Attack articulated their stance on Instagram, stating they urge “all musicians to transform their grief, anger and artistic drive into a coherent, reasonable and necessary act to end the unspeakable hell that affects the Palestinian people, hour after hour.”
The band is also calling on their record labels to remove their songs from Spotify due to CEO Daniel Ek’s investment in a European defense technology company.This decision adds another layer to the escalating debate surrounding the role of corporations and individuals in supporting or opposing the conflict.
The initiative reflects a broader trend of artists and cultural figures using their platforms to protest against the war in Gaza and advocate for Palestinian rights.The boycott aims to exert economic and cultural pressure on Israel, while the Spotify request highlights concerns about the platform’s leadership’s financial ties to the defense industry.
