Spotify and Universal Music Group (UMG) just announced a massive multi-year partnership that could reshape music streaming as we know it. With new subscription tiers, artist-centric payouts, and stricter anti-fraud measures, what does this mean for independent musicians, major labels, and the future of royalties?In this week's show, we're breaking down everything you need to know about Spotify & UMG’s latest move, how it fits into the "Streaming 2.0" shift.Help Support the Channel:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/audionauticThanks to our Patrons who support what we do:Audionauts: Abby, Bendu, David Svrjcek, Josh Wittman, Paul Ledbrook, Matt Donatelli and Stephen SetzepfandtLars Haur - Audionaut ProducerJonathan Goode - Audionaut ProducerJoin the conversation:💌
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