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Last.fm Signs Deal with Sony BMG

By BetaNews Staff, BetaNews

July 9, 2007, 3:04 PM

The reasoning behind Web radio service Last.fm's refusal to take part in the webcasters' "day of silence" protest of exorbitant royalty fees that take effect this month became clear Monday, as the company announced a licensing deal with Sony BMG.

Under the deal, Last.fm listeners will have access to Sony's entire music catalog; financial terms were not disclosed. The label said the service's recommendation and tracking features are what enticed them to the bargaining table. Last.fm, which is now owned by CBS and based in London, says its music library is now the largest of any Web radio provider, including rival Pandora.

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By hcir2323

edited Jul 11, 2007 - 12:32 PM

Are there any other services that track what you listen to, so you can share your list with your friends?

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By bobthegoat2001

posted Jul 12, 2007 - 5:29 AM

Pandora.com. I actually like it better than last.fm

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By bobthegoat2001

posted Jul 11, 2007 - 5:30 AM

The problem is Sony.

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By nms04

posted Jul 10, 2007 - 9:52 AM

where's the problem? as long as they don't sell their users ip lists (to find out who scrobbled that ****ing sonyBMG song) to sony everything is fine!!