Joni Mitchell is back on Spotify just like Neil Young — because Joe Rogan isn’t going anywhere

After a couple of years, most legendary musicians who broke ties with Spotify over controversial remarks made on Joe Rogan’s podcast have returned to the music service. The latest example is Joni Mitchell, with albums like Blue now available for streaming on Spotify again, as reported by The New York Times. Mitchell’s representatives have not commented on her quiet return.

In 2022, Mitchell criticized the spreading of lies that she believed were costing people their lives, amidst backlash directed at Rogan for misinformation on his podcast.

Neil Young, who was vocal in criticizing comments on The Joe Rogan Experience regarding covid-19 vaccines, also returned his music to Spotify recently. Despite previously calling out the service for poor sound quality, Young acknowledged feeling better after leaving Spotify in 2022. However, he continues to criticize the service for its audio quality.

Despite the controversy, Joe Rogan recently renewed his deal with Spotify, solidifying his position in the podcast industry. The Joe Rogan Experience remains highly popular, with 14.5 million followers on Spotify, far surpassing other podcasts like TED Talks Daily.

While the musicians spoke out against Spotify, Joe Rogan’s podcast remains popular, and Joni Mitchell’s return to the platform is a welcome sight for music fans. The iconic album Blue is once again available for streaming, much to the delight of listeners.