Aimee Mann is suing MediaNet for $18M claiming distribution of her music without permission. MediaNet provides licensing and backend services to dozens of major sites including Songza and turntable.fm. Frank Johnson, CEO of MediaNet responds:
“This claim on behalf of Aimee Mann is without merit. MediaNet has had alicense for her music since December 2003. We have been paying royalties
regularly to her agents on her behalf. MediaNet is a supporter of artist rights
and copyright and has been since we launched in 2001. We expect this matter
will be resolved.”
