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The Beatles to stream across music services from Christmas Eve
It will be available across a wide spectrum of services: Apple Music, Deezer, Google Play, Microsoft Groove, Amazon Prime, Rhapsody, Spotify, Slacker and Tidal. The Beatles catalogue consists of 13 studio albums, each of which as been remastered, and four compilation albums.
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Earlier this year, it looked like The Beatles’ music catalog would only be available on one service through a six-month exclusive period of access. The Beatles’ catalog didn’t come to iTunes until 2010, more than five years after the digital music store launch. “And I just don’t agree with perpetuating the perception that music has no value and should be free”, Swift told Yahoo Music at the time.
Starting on Thursday, Christmas Eve, all music from the world’s most popular band will be available on many music streaming services.
As John, Paul, Ringo and George’s camp has gleefully wished us, “Happy Crimble with love from us to you”. Well, not really magical, but it will actually lead you to your favorite Beatles song or album. The songs won’t be limited to paid subscribers, either – they’ll be available on free versions, such as Spotify’s ad-supported no-cost tier.
Streaming services have been involved in legal spats with the music industry and broadcasters – songs recorded before 1972 are not covered by US federal copyright laws, but bands and recording labels have been seeking protection and royalties under state laws.
Streaming platforms are overtaking digital downloads as a source of income for the music industry. Her steamroller of a new album, “25”, isn’t on Google Play or Apple Music.
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There remain very few artists whose music is not available on all the major streaming services, with Taylor Swift, Adele, Thom Yorke and Prince being the most notable streaming naysayers.