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# Report: Spotify Nabs Universal For U.S. Launch
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/report-spotify-nabs-universal-for-us-launch/
- Published: 2011-06-10T17:08:51.000Z
- Updated: 2011-06-10T17:08:51.000Z
- Description: Spotify has completed a licensing deal with Universal Music Group for the U.S. according AllThingsDigital. The streaming music service, already popular in Europe, already has deals in place with EMI. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2011/06/report-spotify-nabs-universal-for-us-laun
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Spotify has completed a licensing deal with Universal Music Group for the U.S. according [AllThingsDigital](http://allthingsd.com/20110610/spotify-signs-universal-music-may-really-get-to-the-u-s-after-all/?ref=hypebot.com). The streaming music service, already popular in Europe, already has deals in place with EMI and Sony. That leaves only Warner Music Group standing in the way of a U.S. launch, with muiple sources suggesting that a deal is close there as well.

If Warner signs on soon, a Spotify launch could come this summer – well in advance of Apple's iTunes Music Match launch in the fall. Spotify in the U.S. is widely expected to operate under a freemium model much as it does in Europe – a limited free music service alongside a paid premium service with mobile and offline caching for $9.95 per month. Integration i[nside Facebook](https://www.hypebot.com/facebook-spotify-partner-on-new-streaming-music-service/) is also expected at or near launch.

I've had a Spotify press account for well over an year and tried a number of U.S. and oversees competitors. While not strong on new music discovery, I have always been impressed by Spotify's simple interface, speed and overall ease of use.