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 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).

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.

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 has offered damning comments on the effects of streaming culture on music and society and tech giant Spotify in a new interview, where she contrasted