Legendary musician Neil Young has made a generous gesture towards the residents of Greenland by offering free access to his complete music collection. This announcement was made on his blog, where he expressed his desire to alleviate some of the stress faced by the people of Greenland due to recent political tensions. Young’s gift is available to individuals in the semi-autonomous territory of Denmark for a year, with the option for renewal, and requires a Greenland-based cellphone for eligibility. The musician emphasized that this initiative is a gesture of “Peace and Love.”
This move by Neil Young stands in stark contrast to his recent decision to remove his music from the Amazon Music streaming platform as a protest against the platform’s founder, Jeff Bezos, who has shown support for U.S. President Donald Trump. Young condemned Bezos’s ties to the president’s policies and urged others who share his sentiments to refrain from using Amazon.
Young has a history of standing up against streaming platforms, as seen in his past actions against Spotify regarding concerns over audio quality and his objections to certain content. Despite his reservations, his music can still be found on Apple Music and other platforms. Young, known for iconic songs like “Rockin’ in the Free World” and “Heart of Gold,” continues to use his platform to advocate for causes he believes in.