Music Distribution on Apple Music

Apple Music , accessible through the iTunes interface, is a premium subscription streaming service designed for a comprehensive listening experience. Following a three-month complimentary trial, which requires credit card authorization, continued access necessitates a paid subscription. Apple Music distinguishes itself through its editorial focus and artist features, notably 'Artist Connect,' enabling verified artists to share content and engage directly with their fanbase.

Service Overview:

• Platform: Streaming service accessible via iTunes.

• Trial Period: Three-month free trial, requiring credit card details.

• Content Focus: Editorial curation and artist-driven features.

Territorial Availability:

Apple Music's global reach spans numerous territories, including: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Barbados, Belarus*, Belgium, Belize, Bermuda, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Brunei Darussalam, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina-Faso*, Cambodia, Canada, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Gambia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea-Bissau, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, India*, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Mongolia, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal*, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Norway, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, St. Kitts and Nevis, Suriname, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Thailand, Trinidad & Tobago, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States, Uzbekistan*, Venezuela, Vietnam, and Zimbabwe.

*Explicit content restrictions apply in these territories.

Content Delivery and Payment:

• Typical Go-Live Time: Standard releases typically become available within 24-27 hours.

• Content Review: A random selection of releases undergoes an internal review process, potentially extending the go-live time to up to 16 business days.

• Royalty Payments: Artists receive a proportionate share of Apple Music's monthly subscription revenue, including streams during the free trial period. Payment amounts fluctuate based on subscription revenue and stream volume.