Universal Music Group and Spotify sign new deal

Spotify and Universal Unveil Far-Reaching Deal That Improves ‘Bundling’ Payment Structure
Spotify and Universal announced a new deal that sources say improves the payment structure for the streamer's controversial music-audiobooks 'bundle.'
Spotify, Universal Music Group Strike Multi-Year Deal
Spotify and Universal Music Group have struck a new multi-year agreement focused on driving subscriber growth and advancing music monetization.
Universal Music, Spotify Reach New Multiyear Distribution Deal
Universal Music Group NV and Spotify Technology SA reached a new multiyear distribution agreement that includes compensation for recorded songs and publishing rights. The world’s largest record label and the leader in music streaming said the new deal reflects changes in Spotify’s business model,
Spotify Announces New Multiyear Deal With Universal Music Group
The new publishing agreement establishes a direct license between Spotify and Universal Music Publishing Group.
Universal and Spotify ink multiyear deal
A joint statement said the two firms 'will collaborate closely to advance the next era of streaming innovation.'
Universal Music Shares Jump After Agreement With Spotify
The deal establishes a direct license between the companies across Spotify’s current product portfolio in the U.S. and beyond.
Universal Music Group and Spotify strike new agreement
Universal Music Group (UMG), the world's biggest music label, and Swedish streaming giant Spotify have reached a new multi-year agreement for recorded music and music publishing, they said on Sunday.
Universal Music Group and Spotify sign new deal as Björk slams streaming company
Spotify is probably the worst thing that has happened to musicians.” Despite new agreements between the world’s largest music label and one of the largest providers of music streaming services, the Icelandic artist’s words continue to ring true.
Spotify Wins Lawsuit Over Bundling Royalties
Spotify defeated a lawsuit from the Mechanical Licensing Collective accusing it of unfairly cutting royalty rates via its ...
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Spotify and UMG sign major deal for superfan tiers, but users are skeptical – "Can’t wait to see the price increases!"
Spotify and Universal Music Group (UMG) just slid into a major multi-year collab, and it’s about to shake up the music ...
Spotify Wins Lawsuit Over Bundling Controversy That Lowered Payments to Songwriters
Spotify won a lawsuit filed against the company last year after Spotify began to pay songwriters less after bundling music with audiobooks.
Spotify Might Introduce More Expensive ‘Superfan’ Features That Include Early Access To New Music And More
As The Verge reports, the deal suggests Spotify is considering a new “super-premium” tear geared towards “superfans.” ...
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Spotify, Universal Music Strike New Deal For Recorded Music & Publishing
By Kristin Robinson Senior Writer Universal Music Group and Spotify have struck a new direct deal, impacting both the company’s recorded music and publishing royalty rates, the companies ...
Spotify Paid Out $10 Billion to the Music Industry in 2024 — $1 Billion More Than Last Year — and $60 Billion Total
Spotify paid out $10 billion to the music industry in 2024 — some $1 billion more than last year, the previous record — ...
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Spotify Wins Big Against the MLC. But Will They Win This War?
Here’s a music industry newsflash: everybody hates Spotify’s cut-rate ‘bundled’ royalty payments — except for Spotify.
The Spotify/UMG Deal Signals Hope for Publishers — What Comes Next?
Spotify's new direct deal with the Universal Music Group is good news for publishers and songwriters. Will other companies ...