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

May 24, 04:00 PM

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
Leadmill eviction battle in court
Live industry welcomes ticket tout prison sentences
TikTok wants its legal case against US “sell-or-be-banned” law fast-tracked
Scarlett Johansson accuses ChatGPT of stealing her voice

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