Grooveshark has been reborn. Per new reports, the music streaming service, whose app was removed after the company came into the news for all the wrong reasons, is back on Google's Play Store.
Recently, Grooveshark stated that it had been working with Google to remove illegal apps that would let users download music for free, and has been successful. As a result, the Grooveshark app has been allowed back into the store.
The music-streaming service allows users to search, play, and discover songs from the desktop or mobile apps. However, Grooveshark ran into issues with music labels, which accused the service of failing to secure the appropriate licenses.
Google brusquely pulled down Grooveshark from the store more than a year ago. After its removal, however, Grooveshark found out that other apps were illegally using Groveshark's name and were allowing users to download music for free. According to a WSJ report, the company brought the matter to Google to get the issue resolved.
"After working closely with Google to get rogue apps removed, we're delighted that the official Grooveshark app has been reinstated in the Android market. Grooveshark is dedicated to helping music fans search, discover and share music while pioneering new artist promotion, distribution and monetization techniques. We look forward to continuing to build a relationship with Android and leverage this fantastic platform for our partners," Grooveshark said in a statement.
Google is yet to comment on the issue. Grooveshark can be downloaded from Google Play.
