The new publishing agreement establishes a direct license between Spotify and Universal Music Publishing Group.

Spotify and Universal Music Group (UMG) have signed a new multi-year agreement for recorded music and music publishing. The partnership, which is focused on growth and innovation, will help "the advancement of artists' and songwriters' success."

The deal establishes a direct license between the companies across Spotify’s current product portfolio in the U.S. and beyond.

Universal Music Group NV and Spotify Technology SA reached a new multiyear distribution agreement that includes compensation for recorded songs and publishing rights.

Spotify and Universal announced a new deal that sources say improves the payment structure for the streamer's controversial music-audiobooks 'bundle.'

Universal Music Group (UMG) , the world's biggest music label, and Swedish streaming giant Spotify have reached a new multi-year agreement for recorded music and music publishing, they said on Sunday.

Universal Music Group, the world's largest music company, and streaming behemoth Spotify on Sunday announced a multi-year direct deal that will affect both recording and publishing royalty rates.

The deal focuses on what the companies call "Streaming 2.0" - the "next stage in the evolution of music" rooted in new paid subscription tiers and an expanded content catalog, as well as artist and user perks.