Setlist: EMI, Spotify, Nine Inch Nails

CMU's Andy Malt and Chris Cooke review key events in music and the music business from the last seven days, including Sony's plans to become the majority shareholder in EMI Music Publishing, the official settlement of one of the big mechanical royalty lawsuits against Spotify, and how streaming is changing the definition of an album. Setlist is sponsored by 7digital.  Subscribe to Setlist Listen to Setlist and sign up to receive new episodes for free automatically each week through any of these services... Acast | Apple Podcasts | audioBoom | Deezer | Google Play | iHeart | Mixcloud | RSS | SoundCloud | Spotify | Spreaker | Stitcher | TuneIn Stories discussed this week: • Sony Corp to take majority control of EMI Music Publishing • Indie sector hits out at Sony’s bid to control 90% of EMI Music Publishing • Judge approves settlement in Lowery/Ferrick mechanical royalties case • New six track Nine Inch Nails record listed as an LP because Spotify downgrades EPs, says Trent Reznor In brief: • Tidal accused of delayed label payments • Campaigners call on Spotify to ban more artists over ‘hateful conduct’ • YouTube to launch music streaming service next week, adds credits to music videos Also mentioned: • CMU's coverage of The Great Escape • Setlist's interview with David Lowery • Buy Chris's new book on how streaming music services are licensed and where the money goes right here on Amazon