The Sabres of Paradise withdraw music from Spotify over ethical and artistic concerns
11 November 2025 - Press releaseIndependent artists The Sabres of Paradise have removed their music from Spotify, citing ongoing concerns surrounding artist compensation, creative independence, and ethical accountability within the platform’s leadership.
“Spotify’s algorithmic business model undervalues artists and underserves fans. Furthermore, its leadership’s financial involvement in AI-driven weapon technologies directly contradicts our belief that music should exist to inspire, connect, and uplift — not to fund or align with industries that stand against those values.”
The group also expressed appreciation for their record label’s support in the decision:
“We want to thank Warp Records for supporting our choice with full integrity.”
The Sabres of Paradise's catalogue will remain available through other streaming services and independent platforms that, in their words, “better reflect our principles.”
For further information go to thesabresofparadise.com
Signed by The Sabres of Paradise
(Gary Burns, Jagz Kooner & The Estate of Andrew Weatherall)
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