Mediagazer: Source: Spotify backs away from SoundCloud acquisition after months of talks to focus on IPO (Jon Russell/TechCrunch)

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Ben Sisario / New York Times:

YouTube reaches settlement with National Music Publishers' Association over unpaid royalties; sources say deal is worth $40M+ — YouTube, the latest target of the music industry's battle over royalties and control, has taken steps this week to mend fences and show that it is a good partner.

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Adi Robertson / The Verge:

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