by Charlotte Hassan Today, the National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) and Spotify have announced a landmark agreement, one that could deflate a $200 million class action lawsuit. The agreement, first reported by Digital Music News on […]
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Leaked Correspondence Complicates Spotify’s $150 Million Lawsuit
by Paul Resnikoff Leaked Correspondence Complicates Spotify’s $150 Million Lawsuit Earlier this week, Spotify’s high-priced lawyers pointed their guns at David Lowery, the artist activist who started a class action now valued north of $200 million. […]
Spotify CEO Claims the Music Industry Would Be Dead Without Spotify
by Charlotte Hassan Are streaming services helping the music industry grow, or having a harmful impact? Streaming services are now enjoying unprecedented growth, though it’s been non-stop warfare with the music industry.  At the dawn of Apple Music in […]
Spotify – Announces Database to Properly Manage Royalties
Industry sources say that Spotify currently owes publishers and songwriters about $25 million for music played on its U.S. service. A source close to Spotify puts that number closer to $17 million. Against a backdrop […]