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Digital
Sky Songs sign up Merlin
By CMU Editorial | Published on Monday 21 December 2009
Another digital music service within the Rupert Murdoch empire has entered into a licensing deal with indie labels digital rights body Merlin. The Sky Songs service, which launched in October with all four majors on board but no Merlin deal in place, will now also be able to offer music from the indie labels the rights body represents.
As previously reported, Sky Songs offers an unlimited play streaming service plus between 10 and 15 MP3 downloads a month for a set monthly subscription of £6.49 or £7.99. It is the BSkyB internet service provider’s first serious play in the digital music space, and in many ways competes with the recently expanded streaming service offered by MySpace Music, also part of the wider Murdoch media empire.
Confirming the Merlin deal Sky Songs GM Justin Moodie told CMU: “I’m delighted to add Merlin, and the fantastic music they represent, to the Sky Songs catalogue. We aim to constantly grow and improve the Sky Songs service and this addition is a welcome step in that direction”.
Merlin master Charles Caldas added: “We are delighted the Merlin repertoire will now be available on the Sky Songs service. Combining the strength and profile of our members’ artists, the comprehensive set of repertoire already available, and the strength and reach of the Sky brand, we believe Sky Songs will continue to encourage even more music fans to subscribe to access quality music online”.
