The NMPA sent Spotify a demand letter Wednesday calling for them to cease use of unlicensed musical works through lyrics, music videos and podcasts.
on Wednesday over allegations that the streaming giant is infringing their members’ musical works through lyrics, music videos and podcasts on the platform.
Music copyright is a notoriously complicated web that has given way to several types of licenses needed for companies such as streaming services or film studios to use music legally. Aside from needing licenses for the music itself, there are separate licenses for the display of lyrics or for music to be synched to content like a music video or podcast.
“Spotify once again has gone to war with songwriters. In addition to Spotify’s improper use of the ‘bundle’ definition to lower its payments to songwriters and publishers, the platform appears to be rife with unlicensed musical works,” NMPA CEO David Israelite said in a statement. “Today we warned Spotify that they will be held accountable for infringement from using songs and lyrics in videos and podcasts which require licenses that it has not secured.
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