Spotify has siphoned a decade's worth of profits from artists into the military tech industry. Is this the death of art?

San Francisco indie-rock band Deerhoof is pulling its music in protest of CEO Daniel Ek's $700 million investment in a company developing AI software for military use.

Spotify chief executive Daniel Ek is leading a €600 million investment in Helsing, a military A.I company branching out into drones.

The band Deerhoof will remove music from Spotify due to CEO Daniel Ek's work with the defense tech company Helsing on 'AI battle tech.' ...

American band Deerhoof are removing their music from Spotify in protest at its CEO Daniel Ek’s recent investment in arms firm Helsing.

Experimental indie rockers Deerhoof are removing their entire catalog from Spotify in protest of CEO Daniel Ek’s significant ...

In addition to being the CEO of Spotify, Daniel Ek is also the chairman of Helsing, a German defense technology company that develops AI software designed to enhance military weapons and equipment.

Spotify's $694M Bet On AI War Tech: What Daniel Ek's Helsing Move Signals For Investors Watching The Defense Boom Paula Tudoran Tue, Jun 24, 2025, 8:31 AM4 min read ...

US band Deerhoof are quitting Spotify, removing all of their back catalogue from the service following Spotify CEO’s Daniel Ek’s investment in German weapons tech company, Helsing. The much ...

"We don't want our success being tied to AI battle tech," Deerhoof write in a statement. "Spotify is flushing itself down the toilet." ...

Spotify's Daniel Ek just led a €600 million investment in Helsing, a four-year-old, Munich-based defense tech company that is now valued at €12 billion, according to the Financial Times. The ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Spotify founder Daniel Ek’s investment company is leading a €600mn funding round in Helsing, valuing ...