Wixen, an independent music publisher, has sued Pandora over the audio company’s display of lyrics. Pandora shows song lyrics for some tracks playing on both its mobile and desktop versions thanks to partnerships with third-party services. Continue Reading
Spotify has reached a settlement with Wixen. The independent publisher filed a $1.6 billion lawsuit against the streaming service at the start of the year on claims that Spotify had hosted tens of thousands of compositions from Wixen without the correct mechanical licenses. Continue Reading
Facebook has taken its licensing deals across the Atlantic. These latest agreements add to Facebookâs stable of both the European-centric deals, such as with online rights hub ICE, and its work with outlets from the major labels, including Warner Music Group and Sony/ATV. Continue Reading