When it was initially reported that Apple Music would not pay rights holders during the service's three-month free trial period, indie giant Beggars Group cried foul. Then, Apple changed their tune and decided to pay artists during that trial period after all. Now, it seems that they're finally in business with Beggars. Billboard reports that Apple Music have struck deals with Beggars and the independent digital rights organization Merlin, as well as the Worldwide Independent Network, which represents independent record labels around the world.
In a statement released through the Worldwide Independent Network, Beggars Group boss Martin Mills says:
Over the last few days we have had increasingly fruitful discussions with Apple. We are now delighted to say that we are happy to endorse the deal with Apple Music as it now stands, and look forward to being a big part of a very exciting future.
Merlin CEO Charles Caldas wrote a letter to Merlin members:
I am pleased to say that Apple has made a decision to pay for all usage of Apple Music under the free trials on a per-play basis, as well as to modify a number of other terms that members had been communicating directly with Apple about. With these changes, we are happy to support the deal.
Apple Music is set to launch on June 30.
via Evan Minsker and Jazz Monroe
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