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# Melissa Ferrick On Her Spotify Lawsuit: “I have no issue with streaming services” [EXCLUSIVE]
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/melissa-ferrick-on-her-spotify-lawsuit-i-have-no-issue-with-streaming-services-exclusive/
- Published: 2016-01-12T23:15:00.000Z
- Updated: 2016-01-12T23:15:00.000Z
- Description: Independent singer, songwriter and publisher Melissa Ferrick has filed a $200 million lawsuit against Spotify, alleging use of her songs without proper licencing. In an exclusive interview with Hypebot, Ferrick shares the. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2016/01/melissa-ferrick-on-
- Author: Bruce Houghton
- Tags: DIY Advice & Tips, Music Business, Streaming, Vinyl, Cassettes & Retail, Spotify, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 10:22

[![image from www.hypebot.com](http://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e201bb08aaeed3970d-150wi "image from www.hypebot.com")](http://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e201bb08aaeed3970d-popup?ref=hypebot.com)Independent singer, songwriter and publisher [Melissa Ferrick](http://www.melissaferrick.com/?ref=hypebot.com) has filed a [$200 million lawsuit against Spotify](https://www.hypebot.com/second-class-action-suit-filed-against-spotify-seeks-200m-to-vindicate-rights-of-songwriters-publish/), alleging use of her songs without proper licencing. In an **exclusive interview** with Hypebot, **Ferrick shares the motivation behind the suit** and offers some advice to other songwriters. 

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[Melissa Ferrick](http://www.melissaferrick.com/?ref=hypebot.com) is a respected indie singer, songwriter and music publisher. For the first time since news broke that she filed a [$200 million lawsuit against Spotify](https://www.hypebot.com/second-class-action-suit-filed-against-spotify-seeks-200m-to-vindicate-rights-of-songwriters-publish/), Ferrick shares some background and the motivations behind her class action.

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HYPEBOT: You are not alone among the artistic community in having issues with Spotify. Do you see this lawsuit as a personal battle to protect your songs, or also on behalf of the greater community of songwriters and publishers?  
  
**FERRICK:** I see this as both a personal undertaking and an opportunity to stand up for all writers/publishers.  
  
**HYPEBOT:** Did you try to contact Spotify or their representatives to try to resolve this issue prior to filing the suit?   
  
**FERRICK:** It was Spotify's obligation to get licensees prior to using my music.  
  
**HYPEBOT:** If your music were to be licensed properly, would you want it available on Spotify and other music streamers; or do you have other issues with them? (If so what, what are they?)  
  
**FERRICK:**  Yes, if my music is licensed properly. I have no issue with streaming services but I believe they should be following the law.  
  
**HYPEBOT:** Have you spoken to other musicians about this and is so, what was their reaction?  
  
**FERRICK**: Yes, I have, and all the reactions I have received are positive. The songwriters I have spoken to are encouraged that this issue is finally being addressed.  
  
**HYPEBOT:** What advice would you give to other musicians in regard to streaming their music?  
  
**FERRICK:** Protecting your music is as important as making it. Every musician should know and understand their rights.

**MORE: [2nd Class Action Suit Filed Against Spotify Seeks $200M "To Vindicate Rights" Of Songwriters, Publishers](https://www.hypebot.com/second-class-action-suit-filed-against-spotify-seeks-200m-to-vindicate-rights-of-songwriters-publish/)**

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