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Why can't Apple Music and iTunes Music Store be combined?
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M. Gustave
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It makes sense to keep them separate because downloads will be phased out eventually. At that point there won't be a need for a music "store".
Compare it to the Amazon Video store. It's a messy mix of video you can watch with your prime subscription and what you have to buy.
I can only see this happening if all music gets onto Apple music. if copyright holders don't stream as the only option, then no Apple music... simple enough.
Since no one else can change their minds, i dunno why Apple thinks it can. The up-shot will be, less music available to stream.
M. Gustave
macrumors 68000
Streaming on AM/Spotify/etc is a huge benefit to artists, in the same way that YouTube helped unknowns get worldwide exposure. Resisting this sea change is pretty futile.
True, but i'm saying this based on history, how tough it has been to get them on Apple music. or any streaming service,. They go kicking and screaming in some cases.
Maybie i'll be wrong... but they have resisted for longer than 10+ years, so i don't see how Apple can just flick a switch and everyone would just "comply" without question.
Maybie i'll be wrong... but they have resisted for longer than 10+ years, so i don't see how Apple can just flick a switch and everyone would just "comply" without question.
M. Gustave
macrumors 68000
Yeah, I'm amazed too at some of the holdouts - but if even the Beatles gave in... and that wasn't out of their generosity and love of their fans, LOL, it was hurting them in the pocketbook.
navaira
macrumors 601
Maybe I should put the calculation of how much an artist earns per stream versus per sale in my signature. Streaming is a huge benefit to 0.01% richest artists, whose records were pirated in millions and now aren't because streaming is easier. It also popularises their records, meaning they can sell out tours $100 (or more) a ticket. For those who don't happen to have major label backing streaming is at best depressing – "your earnings this month: $4.59".