Spotify Sued, Again
Music Business Worldwide reports that Spotify is facing a second class action lawsuit over royalties.
The first was filed by Camper Van Beethoven songwriter and frontman David Lowery on December 28th, 2015 for US$150 Million and the second was filed by songwriter and publishing company owner Melissa Ferrick on January 8th, 2016 for US$200 Million.
The music streaming service is also in negotiations with the National Music Publishers Association in the states over their alleged failure to secure mechanical rights.
Looking For Custom Vinyl ?
Are you looking for someone to press your favourite songs onto vinyl ? Diginyl may be the answer.
This German company is looking for funds to start a custom vinyl pressing service though Kickstarter and it will be offering compilations on black, transparent or picture vinyl as of June 2016.
A Safe New Years
It’s New Years Eve and it’s time to get back home safety. So why not use the local transit service ? Many of them are free !
- Halifax Area
- Laval
- Ottawa Area
- Peterborough
- Oshawa Area
- Toronto Area
- Go Transit in Toronto Area
- Mississauga
- London Area
- Kitchener/Waterloo Area
- Sudbury
- Winnipeg
- Regina (pdf file)
- Moose Jaw (8:15pm-5:15am)
- Saskatoon
- Prince Albert (pdf file)
- Edmonton
- Prince George
- Vancouver Area
- Victoria Area
Check your local transit service for information.
Looking For Gift Cards ?
I’ve listed a bunch of offers on my Gift Card Guide For Canadians, which can be accessed by clicking here. Enjoy.
Columbia House To Return ?
Apparently the investor that purchased the remnants of Columbia House for US$1.5 million has told The Wall Street Journal that he is planning on reviving the club to take advantage of the resurgence of vinyl.
Filmed Entertainment Inc. had filed for Chapter 11 protection on August 10th, 2015 and has had some of their assets purchased by John Lippman, the CEO of Filmed Entertainment Inc.
Details on the new version of the club are light but a site will be appearing at columbiahouserecordclub.com in 2016, although I seriously doubt Canadians will be able to take advantage of any initial offer.