Taylor Swift Criticizes Apple Music's Free Trial in Open Letter


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couple days ago buzzfeed reported taylor swift's new album, "1989", not available stream on apple music, denying service of 1 of best-selling albums of last 2 years. today, swift penned open letter cupertino company explaining decision.

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swift, calls apple 1 of best partners in selling music, says while able take care of herself , band, crew , management money live shows, indie artists not have same luxury. explains sentiments three-month free trial echoed "every artist, writer , producer in social circles afraid speak publicly because admire , respect apple much."

goes on understands apple working toward goal of paid streaming , apple music first streaming service "gets right" in eyes in regards artist compensation. however, points out apple "astronomically successful" , afford pay artists, writers , producers during three-month free trial. closes open letter asking apple reconsider policy.
this isn't first time apple has received criticism not paying labels , artists royalties during 3-month free trial. last week, indie labels united kingdom housed artists adele argued trial period "put people out of business". singer-songwriter anton newcombe spoke out policy, claiming cupertino company threatened ban music itunes if did not accept no royalties during 3-month free trial. apple denied claim.

apple music launch in under 10 days, going live on june 30 part of upcoming ios 8.4 update. after service's free three-month trial cost $9.99 per month individuals , $14.99 month families 6.

article link: taylor swift criticizes apple music's free trial in open letter
 

she needs off streaming industry...now
 


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