Spotify hit with cease and desist from music publishers alleging ‘direct infringement’<div class="feat-image">
</div><p>Spotify is being accused of engaging in “direct infringement by hosting unlicensed musical works in its lyrics, videos and podcasts” by the National Music Publishers Association. In a new letter sent to the music streaming service this week, the NMPA alleges that Spotify “distributes music videos and podcasts using musical works without the consent of or compensation.”</p>
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Spotify hit with cease and desist from music publishers alleging ‘direct infringement’