Spotify Decides That Streaming Does Not Equal Reproduction, Distribution [Op-ed]

In what is turning into a defining battle with rightsholders, Spotify is now arguing that streaming is not the same as either reproduction or distribution and therefore not subject to. Continue reading

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Day The Music Died In Canada: HMV Bankrupt, Closing All 102 Stores

January 27th is being called "the day the music died" by many Canadians. That's the day that an Ontario judge approved bankruptcy for Canada's largest music retailer HMV.

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THU. BRIEFING: Access Industries Now Controls Deezer • Apple Advances Audio • Sonos Upgrades App • More

Thursday 9.8.16 Music Business News From Around The Web  Conflict of interest? Access Industries, which owns WMG, just took control of music streamer Deezer. Updated continuously under our More News tab

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Spotify Connect Launches with Philips, Pioneer, Marantz, Others For Seamless Home Audio

The battle for control of your home music system, heated up a bit with today's launch of Spotify Connect, a partnership with top audio manufacturers, designed to provide seamless control. Continue reading

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