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Apple will pay artists more to have a spatial audio version on Apple Music

Apple will pay additional royalties starting this month to artists if they have a spatial audio version on Apple Music, according to multiple reports. The

“This change is not only meant to reward higher quality content but also to ensure that artists are being compensated for the time and investment they put into mixing in Spatial.” The note also mentioned that since Apple launched Spatial Audio in 2021, there has been a 5,000% increase in songs available in that format without specifying exact numbers. Apple’s announcement comes at a time when the EU is pushing for rules to ensure better revenue distribution to artists from music streaming services.

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