Spotify is facing a $150 million (£101m) lawsuit in the US, after a group of musicians claimed the streaming service has reproduced and distributed their music without permission.

According to US reports, David Lowery – best known as frontman of alt-rock bands Camper Van Beethoven and Cracker, and a leading advocate of artists’ rights – is leading the suit, which was filed in California yesterday (Dec 28). As it’s a class action, other musicians can also join the suit if ...