Later in the chat, Björk pointed out that the publicly visible metrics on platforms like Spotify have fueled chart obsession. As a result, musicians sacrifice artistic integrity for instant success. “I agree streaming is kinda ruining music sadly it’s causing artists to make short songs just for fame,” chimed another user.

Sure, a decent chunk of that did go to the artists—the release states that “well over 10,000 artists generate over $100,000 per year from Spotify alone”—but it seems to suck for most of those beneath the Bad Bunnys and Taylor Swifts of the world.

Spotify is probably the worst thing that has happened to musicians.” Despite new agreements between the world’s largest music label and one of the largest providers of music streaming services, the Icelandic artist’s words continue to ring true.

Björk isn’t staying oh so quiet about how much she hates Spotify. In fact, the streaming platform is “probably the worst thing that has happened to musicians,” the “Army Of Me” singer proclaimed in a recent interview with Swedish news outlet Dagens Nyheter (via Consequence).

Björk is doing a lot with Apple right now — she recorded a DJ set for them on New Year’s Eve, sat down for a big interview with Zane Lowe this week, and her Cornucopia concert movie will premiere on Apple Music and Apple TV+ tonight before the full version screens in theaters.

Björk comments on the world of streaming, calling Spotify “probably the worst thing that has happened to musicians.” Björk is working the promotion circuit for the livestream of her concert film, Cornucopia,

Björk has singled out Spotify as the "worst thing that has happened to musicians" while commenting on the impact of streaming.