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Spotify soaring despite disgruntled bands quitting: ‘You only make an impact if Taylor Swift leaves’

Spotify soaring despite disgruntled bands quitting: ‘You only make an impact if Taylor Swift leaves’

Spotify reached record-breaking audience numbers last year despite several bands leaving the platform in protest of the company's policies. The streaming service's growth continued even as it faced criticism over its founder's investments in a defense company and the inclusion of AI-generated music.

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