By Jem Aswad. Senior Music Editor. To qualify, the indie labels are required to have a direct Apple Music distribution deal. We want to help. Many independents, in part because of their greater reliance on physical goods, have been hit hard by the lockdowns that have shutdown touring and physical retail outlets. Apple has been an essential partner for labels and their artists since they setup the first viable, licensed download site more than a decade and a half ago. No doubt this fund will be a lifesaver for some labels and is a welcome acknowledgment of the interdependence of our recorded music ecosystem. Notably, the effort reaches out to a sector — indie labels — that has not been a prominent recipient of the multiple, and welcome, outreach efforts in recent weeks. Among many other laudable efforts. MusiCares has made heroic efforts toward musicians and industry executives whose livelihoods have been decimated by the pandemic, and Live Nation has stepped up with Crew Aid, directed toward live-entertainment professionals.
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As the COVID pandemic continues to propose a ripple effect of financial woes and future questions for artists, musicians and the music industry altogether, Apple Music is taking major strides to offer a semblance of relief. In a letter issued to various independent labels, obtained by Rolling Stone , the streaming giant wrote "These are difficult times for the music industry globally. Livelihoods are at risk, with multiple sources of income that our industry relies on vanishing overnight. Apple has a deep, decades-long history with music, and we are proud to be in close partnership with the best labels and artists in the world. We want to help. PDT deadline. In recent events, social distancing and quarantining measures have caused a series of tour and festival cancellations , music release pushbacks and streaming activity has effectively declined. Advanced royalty payments will help sustain stability for those artists, even while things are rocky. Thank you again, and we wish you all good health! The Recording Academy has today Sept.
We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Apple senior vice president Eddy Cue says Apple Music has surpassed 60 million subscribers, according an interview with French media site Numerama. This milestone adds 10 million more subscribers to the last known figure, which was still around 50 million as of April. Spotify, however, boasts million subscribers worldwide. This year alone, it slashed prices in India , offered free music streaming with American Airlines , and hooked Shazam users up with free Apple Music trials after the Grammy Awards. Meanwhile, Spotify has continued to partner with various companies to bundle its service, including companies like The New York Times , Hulu, Samsung, and Starbucks. Apple Music is also expected to replace iTunes the music organization portion, at least on the desktop when macOS Catalina launches in the fall. Cookie banner We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. By choosing I Accept , you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies.
