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Spotify and Merlin Announce Licensing Agreement for Fan-Made Covers and Remixes

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Key takeaways

Spotify and Merlin's new licensing agreement will create new revenue streams for participating artists and enhance the music discovery experience for listeners.
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What happened

Spotify and Merlin announced a new licensing agreement for Spotify's upcoming fan-made covers and remixing tool.

Why it matters

The agreement will give listeners a new way to engage with music from participating artists and songwriters, and will create an additional revenue stream for participating artists.

Short-term and longer-term

Short-term. The agreement is a positive catalyst for Spotify's growth in the music streaming market, but it also carries risks, such as increased competition from other streaming services.

Longer-term. The agreement will create new revenue streams for participating artists and enhance the music discovery experience for listeners, driving growth in Spotify's music streaming business.

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