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4 Oct 2025

Associate Professor Michael Walsh: The Great Spotify Backlash

Consumer Affairs, Finance, Music, Popular Culture

Associate Professor Michael Walsh: The Great Spotify Backlash

Spotify has changed the way the world listens to music, but artists, fans and even tech critics are starting to turn against it. Associate Professor Michael Walsh from the University of Canberra unpacks why musicians are walking away, what Daniel Ek’s military AI investments mean for Spotify’s image, and whether any rival service can truly compete.

Guest: Michael Walsh, Associate Dean of Education and Associate Professor in Social Science in the Faculty of Business, Government and Law, University of Canberra

Presenter: Andy Mac

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