Immersive music startup MelodyVR acquires Napster

The US$70 million deal will combine Napster's expansive library with Melody VR's catalogue of virtual live music shows

The studio for Wireless Connect festival, set up in Alexandra Palace in London
The studio for Wireless Connect festival, set up in Alexandra Palace in London © Luke Dyson

Live music virtual reality platform MelodyVR is acquiring Rhapsody International, which operates as music subscription service Napster.

The US$70 million acquisition will eventually combine Napster’s library of over 90 million audio tracks and Melody VR’s catalogue of virtual live music shows, to create a platform where users can stream music and experience immersive live performances.

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“For music fans today, live and recorded music are intrinsically linked. We are as keen to see our favourite artists perform live as we…

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