In this week's review of major music industry happenings, we look at a new copyright ruling that hurts artists, Spotify's prep for a July launch in Japan, a jump in Pandora's stock as rumors begin to circulate of its sale, and much more.
With the internet and digital technologies driving rapid change within the music industry, articles about new releases and who has been hired and fired are no longer enough. Our up to the minute industry news alongside insightful commentary helps our readers sift through the rumors and developments to find the information they need to keep their businesses moving forward.
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