We’ve been waiting so long for Spotify to return stateside that the streaming music service has taken on near-mythical proportions . Stream whatever song I need, whenever I need? Sure, right when I re-shoe my unicorn.
Except now, finally, mercifully, the ink has dried on a deal between Spotify and Sony that may allow a limited number of streaming music per thirty days, with an method to pay for an ad-free version of the service. That’s one studio down, three to move.
And realistically, Spotify could probably break out with signing only one a type of three before it may possibly safely dive into the united states waters: Universal Music Group. Between Sony and UMG, notwithstanding Warner and EMI don’t come along Spotify would have a strong selection of artists to select from.
Most importantly, there’s now finally a framework in place for this kind of deal. And if it’s ok for Sony, there’s a more robust than decent chance that it’ll be ok for the whole rest. That’s the hope, anyway. [ All Things D ]
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