EU Launches Antitrust Probe into HarmonyStream Over Exclusive Music Deals
European Commission Investigates HarmonyStream Over Exclusive Artist Contracts The European Commission announced on June 8, 2025, it has formally opened an antitrust investigation into HarmonyStream, a leading global music streaming service. The probe centers on allegations that HarmonyStream’s widespread use of long-term exclusive deals with major artists and record labels is stifling competition within the…