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"Neil Young Ends Spotify Boycott Over Joe Rogan Dispute"
Folk-rock legend Neil Young has returned to Spotify after a two-year boycott due to Joe Rogan's presence on the platform, citing concerns about COVID-19 misinformation. Young expressed hope for improved audio quality and urged Spotify to offer higher resolution audio. His return comes as Apple and Amazon also feature the content he opposed on Spotify. Joe Rogan, Spotify's highest-paid star, recently signed another lucrative contract with the platform.
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