Spotify to Add Content Advisory to Podcasts Involving Covid-19 Discussions

This announcement comes after several artists asked the platform to withdraw their music.

Spotify announced yesterday that it would be adding a content advisory to any podcast episode that includes discussion about covid-19. This announcement comes after several artists asked the platform to withdraw their music if it continues to host comedian Joe Rogan who’s podcast has spread misleading and inaccurate claims about vaccines and the virus. Spotify said the advisory will direct listeners to a covid-19 hub that includes links to trusted sources. It will also post it’s long standing platform rules for the first time. The rules were developed by the platform’s internal team and are a ‘road guide for all of their creators.’ Musicians Neil Young and Joni Mitchell asked for their music to be removed from the platform, while Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have also expressed concern over Spotify’s covid-19 misinformation.