Music publishers are warning Spotify of potential legal action due to their use of song lyrics and music videos without proper licensing. These publishers argue that Spotify’s current approach infringes on their rights and could lead to significant financial losses for songwriters. The National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) have sent a formal letter to Spotify, urging them to address these issues promptly or face legal consequences. This dispute highlights ongoing tensions between streaming platforms and music rights holders over the use of copyrighted content.
The letter accuses Spotify of not obtaining proper…