Spotify has announced a partnership with the charity Youth Music to fund 15 youth clubs in the UK over the next year, amidst concerns about the declining state of youth music education and access. The initiative aims to provide opportunities for young people to engage with music, as many youth clubs are at risk of closure. Despite criticisms of its payment model for artists, Spotify’s commitment follows a call to action from artists like Still Shadey, who emphasize the importance of music in youth development and community connection.