Spotify Reaches Deal With Universal

Will a U.S. version be ready for a summer launch?

After months of speculation that Spotify might finally be ready for its long-awaited U.S. launch, that goal is looking closer than ever. The music streaming service has repeatedly set dates and failed to meet them, and according to its latest estimation, it’s aiming for an early July launch. But this time, it actually might happen.

All Things D reported Friday that Spotify had signed a distribution deal with Universal Music Group, meaning that the music provider now has deals with three out of the four top labels.

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