Messaging app Line to launch streaming service

Coral Williamson

Japanese messaging app company Line is launching a music streaming service, Line Music, with the backing of Sony Music Entertainment and Avex Digital.

The service was confirmed last week (December 11), with Sony taking a 40% share in the venture and Avex 20%.

Japan is yet to see much action in terms of streaming services, although Music Ally notes that the country is likely to be a priority for Apple as it relaunches Beats Music next year.

Line is reported ...

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