Spotify’s about-turn on threats to quit Uruguay
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On this week's show we discuss Spotify’s change of heart on shutting down in Uruguay, the latest easyJet lawsuit against a musician - this time PC Music-signed producer Easyfun - and more.
SECTION TIMES
01: Spotify (00:04:45)
02: News in brief (00:13:37)
03: Easyfun (00:18:29)
(Timings may be slightly different due to adverts)
THIS WEEK'S MAIN STORIES
• Spotify won't exit Uruguay following clarification to new ER rule in copyright
• easyGroup sues PC Music producer Easyfun
NEWS IN BRIEF
• Music consumption at an all time high, IFPI reports, though "unlicensed music is still an issue"
• Music industry cautiously welcomes outcome of last week's EU AI Act talks
• European Commission set to force changes to Apple's rules around in-app payments
• Hipgnosis Songs Fund confirms sale of catalogue of "non-core songs"
• Vinyl sales of two 1980s classics may decide who is Christmas number one in 2023
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• Taylor Swift's record breaking tour topped a billion dollars
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