Suite and certainly not the end of the standoff pitting Youtube (Google) to a group of independent labels. These blame Youtube want to impose a contract that is not in their favor financially. Grouped under the umbrella of professional associations (WIN, Impala, FAC) independent artists were offered a decidedly different contract the big majors, they have already signed the new contract. In retaliation, announced that Youtube videos independent artists are simply removed from Youtube.
To assert their rights, these associations have filed a complaint with the European Commission in Brussels, while the latter had already opened an investigation against Google. An investigation that could be long and against independent artists. "The Commission must act quickly to prevent YouTube to impose its new conditions and forbid him to implement the agreements already signed," says Helen Smith Chair Impala.
The new service from Youtube in heart of the problem
The upcoming launch of the streaming service Youtube precipitated the disagreement between Google and independent artists. Youtube will soon launch its new music service with streaming two formulas subscriptions. The first, free, should provide access to an unlimited catalog, while having ubiquitous advertisements.
The second will be paid, but without ads and with a few bonus bonus. Youtube therefore hope that any given video in the free version of YouTube will be referenced in the paid version, and this without paying advances on receipts. The situation would be different with the majors.
