I’ve begun discontinuing many US services in favor of EU ones. However, I’ve noticed that some individuals, instead of simply ceasing to use American products, resorted to illegally downloading everything. While it’s true that the money goes to the US when you pay, it can’t justify disrespecting others’ hard work and effort while still consuming or using their products, and it is also illegal. This is especially true considering that they likely don’t have any direct connection to MAGA. This applies to actors, directors, YouTubers, and many others. We should simply cease using their products without giving them any further consideration.
Regarding music, I think the largest European platform apart from Spotify is SoundCloud. They are based in Berlin. (They did receive significant funding from American investment firms. Still, I think it’s good if SoundCloud can increase their market share, even more so because this platform is very helpful for independent artists.)