Indies now back Apple Music, while Pharrell becomes first exclusive
by Stuart Dredge from Technology | The Guardian on (#C9XH)
Independent bodies WIN and Merlin give licensing deals their backing, while Happy star Pharrell Williams gives streaming service his new Freedom single
Two independent label bodies have given Apple's new music streaming service their backing, after the company abandoned its plans not to pay royalties during its three-month free trial.
Meanwhile, Pharrell Williams has been confirmed as the first exclusive for Apple Music, which launches on 30 June, with his new single set to debut the same day on the service.
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