And that's not all: Boinc, part-owned by Rupert Murdoch's News Corp, is also understood to be in advanced talks with EMI and Universal for global licensing deals - as well as PRS for Music over a UK agreement.

Sony and Warner have signed over access to their catalogues' recording rights to the New York-based company, formerly known as Beyond Oblivion. PRS, Universal or EMI

would not comment on their separate discussions.

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