Music Streaming After Licence Expiry: Copyright, Contractual Liability and Digital Exploitation

IntroductionIn real time, the rapid expansion of music-streaming services has remodelled the way in which copyrighted music can be accessed and commercially exploited. Traditionally, physical distribution of music sold permanent ownership of tangible items like CDs; streaming makes platforms capable of making vast classifications of musical works, and digital networks make continuous availability of sound recordings possible. Such access...