Salvador Sobral returns to Spotify after boycott

Salvador Sobral announced his return to the streaming platform Spotify, after a boycott he began in February. The musician expressed in a video on social media that, despite starting this action, he did not receive the expected support from other artists.

In the video, Sobral stated: "Tail between my legs, onward we go, and we return to Spotify." This declaration was made as part of his acknowledgment of the need to reach the audience through the platform.

According to the musician, the decision to make his music available on Spotify again stems from the observation that the "Goliath" he faces is too strong to confront alone. Sobral mentioned that he needs to "reach people" in order to "sell tickets" for his concerts.

Salvador Sobral also shared that he has received several messages from fans who expressed sadness over his absence from the platform. These interactions influenced his decision to resume making his music available on Spotify.

Sobral's return to the platform comes after broader discussions in the music community about payment issues and working conditions in streaming services. However, he did not elaborate further on his reasons for the boycott, aside from lamenting the lack of solidarity.

This announcement marks a new phase in Sobral's career, as he continues to be a prominent figure in the Portuguese music scene and raises questions about the impact that streaming platforms have on artists.