“Spotify is not a business partner”, says NMPA boss


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May 24 2024 29 mins  
On this week's show we discuss the battle between the music publishers and Spotify as it ramps up another gear, Sony Music's lawsuit accusing the Marriott hotel chain of “rampant” copyright infringement, and more.

SECTION TIMES

01: Spotify (00:04:39)

02: News in brief (00:22:15)

03: Sony Music (00:25:13)

(Timings may be slightly different due to adverts)

THIS WEEK'S MAIN STORIES

Spotify’s conduct proves US compulsory licence isn’t working, says NMPA boss

Sony sues Marriott over social media posts



NEWS IN BRIEF

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Live industry welcomes ticket tout prison sentences

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Scarlett Johansson accuses ChatGPT of stealing her voice

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