Tuesday, 23 January 2024, Bengaluru, India
According to numerous reports, musicians with a spatial audio version available on Apple Music will receive additional royalties from Apple this month.
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According to a 9to5Mac article, the corporation will pay an additional royalty of up to 10% if an artist has all their songs in spatial audio. However, consumers do not need to play the spatial audio version to receive the additional cash.
The extra money is determined by dividing the amount of the non-spatial available version by the amount of the spatially available version, according to a message issued to artists (via Music Business Worldwide).
The remark states, “Pro-rata shares for Non-Spatial Available plays will continue to use a factor of 1 while Spatial Available plays will be calculated using a factor of 1.1.” “This move is intended to guarantee that artists are reimbursed for the time and effort they put into mixing in spatial, in addition to rewarding higher quality content.”
The statement also stated, without giving any data, that the amount of songs accessible in Spatial Audio has increased by 5,000% since Apple released the format in 2021.
According to a December Bloomberg article, Apple was considering offering rewards to musicians who upload tracks to Apple Music that have been mixed using Dolby Atmos technology.
Competitors of Apple Music, such as Tidal, Deezer, and Amazon Prime Music, have spatial options. Although it has been discussed for a few years, Spotify has yet to introduce its Hi-Fi premium formally.
The EU advocates for regulations to guarantee artists receive a more equitable share of money from music streaming services, coinciding with Apple’s statement. The business refrained from commenting on the story right away.
In summary, Spotify altered its royalties policy the previous year, restricting compensation to songs that garnered more than 1,000 plays within the preceding 12 months.
To conclude, Apple’s move to boost remuneration for artists delivering a spatial audio version on Apple Music signifies a substantial advancement in recognizing and fairly compensating the creative contributions within the music industry. By augmenting financial incentives for musicians to embrace spatial audio technology, Apple not only cultivates a more immersive and superior listening experience for users but also validates the significance of artistic innovation. This strategic move aligns with the broader industry trend of emphasizing equitable compensation for content creators and promoting the adoption of cutting-edge audio technologies. As Apple persistently invests in raising the standards of music streaming, this initiative not only financially benefits artists but also actively contributes to improving the digital music ecosystem. Ultimately, Apple’s dedication to bolstering artists through increased remuneration reflects a positive stride towards fostering a more just and artist-friendly landscape in the continually evolving realm of music streaming.
(Information Source: Techcrunch.com)
