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Nemeski@lemm.ee to Spotify@lemm.eeEnglish · 1 year ago

Spotify quietly moves lyrics behind a paywall

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Spotify quietly moves lyrics behind a paywall

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Exclusive: Spotify quietly moves lyrics behind a paywall
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Spotify didn't offer any more detail about why it's now paywalling lyrics, but clearly, it's a bid to push more people to its paid tier.
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    They started this move almost a year ago. It has broken lyrics on many songs even if you pay for premium service.

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