Crystal Castles is a Canadian electronic music duo from Toronto, Ontario, consisting of producer Ethan Kath and vocalist Alice Glass. They are known for their chaotic live shows and lo-fi melancholic 8-bit sound. Their music has been described as a mix of punk, electronica, and noise rock.
Crystal Castles’ debut self-titled album was released in 2008 to critical acclaim. It spawned several singles including “Crimewave” and “Air War”.
The album was followed by the 2009 release of their second album titled Crystal Castles II. This album featured the hit single “Not In Love” which was featured on several television shows and films.
The duo’s third album, III, was released in 2012 to even more critical acclaim. Its lead single, “Plague”, became an international hit. The album was praised for its dark themes and production style.
Despite the success of their albums, Crystal Castles has never been available on Spotify. In an interview with FACT Magazine, Ethan Kath explained that he didn’t want to give away his music for free because he believed it devalued it: “I think if people are going to pay for it then they should have something tangible like a CD or vinyl record that they can hold onto after they’ve paid for it.”
It seems that Crystal Castles’ decision to not be on Spotify has been made out of principle rather than profit-seeking. This is why it is likely that their albums will remain unavailable on streaming services such as Spotify in the future.
Conclusion:
Crystal Castles is not available on Spotify due to their belief that music should be something tangible that someone should own after they have paid for it instead of giving away it away for free. This principled stance means that it is unlikely their albums will be made available on streaming services like Spotify anytime soon.