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Spotify might be staring at a huge problem: disaffected - and highly-vocal - indies. But for all of those considering an out, there seem to be just as many that want in. And thanks to a recently-sealed partnership, electronica-focused Beatport is about to deliver lots of those labels and artists right to Spotify's doorstep.
Last week, Digital Music News reported that Beatport was planning a major expansion into digital distribution, based on tips
from several sources. On Tuesday afternoon, Beatport not only confirmed that expansion, but also confirmed a distribution partner list that includes Spotify, Rdio, iTunes, Stompy and beatport.com itself.
That means an infusion of new DJ and electronica content for everyone in the network, with others soon-to-be-announced. Beatport is widely considered the top download destination for DJ and electronica content.
The distribution company will be called Baseware, with a focus on emerging artists, producers, and labels. The Baseware site is now live at basewaredistribution.com, and a big splash will be happening at the Amsterdam Dance Event on Thursday. "Beatport represents some of the finest electronic dance music, artists and labels in the world, so we're thrilled to partner with Baseware to be able to offer this exceptional content to Spotify's millions of users all over the world," said Ken Parks, Chief Content Officer of Spotify.
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Niels Schroeter Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Interesting how a company whose business (at least at this point in time) almost entirely depends on the sale of digital downloads sees the value in streams. I'd pay to attention to how this develops.
Confucious Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Even more interesting is how they would basically decide to compete against each and every distribution company they have signed up. Makes no sense.
Visitor Wednesday, October 19, 2011
They don't mind distributing to Spotify and others because Beatport/Baseware will likely make their money from distribution fees they charge artists/producers/labels they so-call as 'emerging'. It's an expansion to make money from those content providers they are not currently making money from and who are unlikely to generate music sales.
Just my opinion, but don't really know all the facts to their business model.
/yves villeneuve
mac the knite Wednesday, October 19, 2011
This isn't such big news. Finetunes, IODA and other digital distributors/aggregators already distribute electronic music to spotify, itunes, amazon and every other store and service. Beatport have very few exclusive labels and many of them are second or third tier. All the top labels have distribution and are fully connected already. They are not going to migrate to a new service when they are locked in and have no reason to move, particularly to Beatport.
@Valleyarm Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Valleyarm
Beatport Dj's, take note of this
@mlasz Thursday, October 20, 2011
Matt Laszuk
Too much E, not enough spreadsheets.
@A2Z Thursday, October 20, 2011
Andrew Zarick
Beatport is killing it.
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