Björk joins No Music For Genocide streaming boycott

Björk has joined the over 400 artists and labels pledging to remove their music from streaming services in Israel as part of the No Music for Genocide movement.

No Music for Genocide describes itself as a "cultural boycott" in response to Israel's treatment of Palestinians, widespread censorship of those who speak out for Gaza and the music industry's ties to the Israeli military.

They encourage all interested artists and labels to join them in geo-blocking and removing their music from streaming services in Israel.

At the time of writing, Björk has not commented publicly about her participation in the boycott.

Other artists listed by No Music for Genocide include KNEECAP, Fontaines D.C., Massive Attack, Faye Webster, Primal Scream, The Mary Wallopers, Black Country, New Road, Japanese Breakfast, Rina Sawayama, HorsegiirL, King Krule, Mogwai and Amyl and The Sniffers.

Paramore and Hayley Williams also joined the boycott last week.

According to No Music For Genocide, it can take between 24 hours to seven days after a distributor initiates the process for music to be officially removed from Israel. Israeli media has reported that Björk’s music is already unavailable on streaming platforms including Spotify and Apple Music.

At the time of writing, Björk's label OLI Records is not listed by No Music For Genocide. Nadah El Shazly, who is also represented by OLI Records, is included on the list.

Björk has a history of activism, most recently donating all proceeds from 'oral', her 2023 single featuring Rosalía, to a non-profit combating unethical fish farming practices in Iceland.

Both artists and their record companies have agreed to donate all rights to income generated by the song to the AEGIS non-profit organisation.

"All funds raised will support legal fees for protesters, taking action to stop the development of intensive farms that harm wildlife, deform fish, and pose risks to salmon's DNA and survival," read a statement on Björk's website.

"Immediate action is crucial."

In November 2023, Björk posted a graphic on Instagram showing territory changes between Palestinians and Israeli settlers since 1946. The post was captioned, "Is this what you call sharing?"

Björk's concert film Cornucopia premiered on Apple TV+ earlier this year. A full-length version was released in select theatres in May.

Cornucopia will be released digitally as a live album and video, as well as various physical formats, on October 24. All digital and physical formats are available to pre-save now on Björk's website.