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The money behind Spotify, Sony Music buys half of Michael Jackson's music catalogues

40 min•21 februari 2024

Steve and Stuart take an in-depth look at how the money behind Spotify works, and discuss the news that Sony Music has acquired half of Michael Jackson's music catalogues.

COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

- Spotify finances in-depth

- Sony Music and Michael Jackson's catalogues

- Rod Stewart and his catalogue

- Decline of nightclubs

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