craig 680 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Reported by Billboard and Digital Music News, it looks like Spotify may be forced to offer some content (such as new releases) as paid -only. Their licences with the 3 major labels are up October 1, and no agreements to renew as yet:http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2015/08/08/spotify-preparing-to-offer-premium-only-content-sources-say/Spotify will soon be shifting towards a premium-only, ‘gated access’ model, according to several sources speaking in confidence with Digital Music News over the weekend. The decision will mean that certain releases will only be available to paying Spotify subscribers, or offered for an extremely limited time to non-paying users, according to preliminary details shared.Sources cautioned that details on what exactly constitutes ‘premium-only’ or ‘gated’ remain unresolved, and a number of variations are in play. In one scenario, free users would only have access to one or two songs from a high-profile album, while paying subscribers could listen to the entire release without restriction.Another approach would limit content entirely to premium subscribers, though time-restricted exclusives for paying subscribers are also in play.One, or several different variations could be rolled out, and sources noted that an ‘early 2016′ rollout is the most likely. That would allow renewal contracts to be solidified, and development teams to finalize the application updates. But regardless of the timing and exact executive, the underlying goals of the shift, according to one source, would be (a) to encourage greater adoption of the paid, premium tier, while (b) to drive more revenue around the most sought-after superstars.“They want the free users to feel like they’re missing something, not just forced to listen to ads,” one source close to the negotiations relayed.The decision comes at an extremely high-pressure moment for Spotify, as major label licenses remain unsigned less than two months ahead of renewal. “October 1, that’s your renewal date for all three of the majors,” another source relayed, referring to the ‘Big Three’ of Sony Music Entertainment, Warner Music Group, and most importantly, Universal Music Group. ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spyro 8,438 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 TAYLOR SWIFT'S IMPACT STRIKES AGAIN Spyro the Dragon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slayer 9,227 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 It's about time. I love judas SO MUCH but I canʹt look like a copycat of JLO!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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lordgagx 5,466 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 I love this competition Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphine Prince 106,127 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 This will be their downfall. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
malazam 15,710 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Ha Apple Music impact another shot before we kiss the other side Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkchylde 14,857 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Looks like I'll stop using Spotify too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spyro 8,438 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Does this mean 1989 finally comes back on?? Spyro the Dragon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pop 4,541 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 I knew this would happen. As much as I love it, bye bye Spotify.Hello, Apple Music! The Taylor Brigade: KNOCKOUT Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robotboy 1,700 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 dont they already have 40m premium customers? Remember that you are unique. Like everyone else. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef 61,598 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Good thing I'm on Premium then Signature loading… 👹🖤 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GloZell Green 11,723 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Why are they following Tidals footsteps? Have they not learned that people will rebel against this? Apple Musics competition Lady Gaga | Shakira Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig 680 Posted August 9, 2015 Author Share Posted August 9, 2015 I knew this would happen. As much as I love it, bye bye Spotify.Hello, Apple Music! For more people, it will be bye Spotify hello Youtube and piracy.Spotify may still have a free tier that offers most music (except in-demand new releases), giving it an advantage over Apple. Not everyone needs the latest album the first month. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emvee 8,412 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Why are they following Tidals footsteps? Have they not learned that people will rebel against this? Apple Musics competition Record labels are pressuring them to do it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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