Last.fm is now independent

Re:Last.fm is now independent by john_strinlai on Wednesday May 27, 2026 @11:58AM (#48296199)

the previous owner doesnt appear to be mentioned in the post (or, at least, not easily found).

CBS Coporation (owned by Paramount) bought last.fm in 2007

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Re:Last.fm is now independent by NoboruWataya on Wednesday May 27, 2026 @12:28PM (#48296652)

So what exactly happened, did management buy the company from them?

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Re:Last.fm is now independent by themafia on Wednesday May 27, 2026 @03:19PM (#48299129)

Purchased and then completely ignored.

The only consequence from an insiders point of view is we suddenly needed training on the "Foreign Corrupt Practices Act" since last.fm was a UK company.

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Re:Last.fm is now independent by samtheDamned on Wednesday May 27, 2026 @07:20PM (#48302127)

I guess thats better than being enshittified

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Re:Last.fm is now independent by askl on Wednesday May 27, 2026 @12:28PM (#48296646)

Thanks. My first thought was "independent from what?". I'm a last.fm user since 2006 but never noticed any ownership changes.

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