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Spotify is coming to the U.S. tomorrow

Written by Andre Yoskowitz @ 13 Jul 2011 9:00 User comments (7)

Spotify will launch in the United States tomorrow, says FT.

The unlimited streaming music service is very popular in Europe but has been delayed in the U.S. for 18 months following an initial announcement.

Spotify has signed licensing deals with UMG, Sony and EMI and is likely closing with Warner Music Group as we type.

The service has a free offering in Europe, limited to 10 hours a week, while monthly subscriptions cost £9.99 for unlimited music via your PC or mobile device.

Spotify U.S. will have an invite-only free version, a $4.99-per-month ad-free version, and a $10 ad-free "premium" version which allows for unlimited streaming on mobile devices, as well.

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113.7.2011 21:09

Azuran

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Lol great graphic choice.

213.7.2011 22:49

DarthMopar

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So how does one go about obtaining said invite?

314.7.2011 02:25

navi1199

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Originally posted by DarthMopar:
So how does one go about obtaining said invite?

go to spotify.com and register your e-mail

414.7.2011 04:10

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Spotify U.S. will have an invite-only free version, a $4.99-per-month ad-free version, and a $10 ad-free "premium" version which allows for unlimited streaming on mobile

Hopefully android will get an app to use the ad-free $5 version; it would almost be worth it for that price. Either that, or maybe the free based version uses AdMob...that way the ads can be blocked.

515.7.2011 10:12

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I use Pandora. What's the difference?

617.7.2011 20:28

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Originally posted by ChiefBrdy:
I use Pandora. What's the difference?

you get to pick your music.... exactly.... no similar music

718.7.2011 00:44

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Originally posted by ChiefBrdy:
I use Pandora. What's the difference?

It is exactly like GrooveShark...just with more music.

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