Independent download platform eMusic have announced that Beggars Group and its affiliate XL Recordings plus Concord Music Group and ATO Records have all renewed their agreements to supply music to the digital music service. New agreements have also been reached with Peacefrog, Echo Label, Boompa, Giantslayer, Labrador and Elefant, which, the company says, brings its catalogue up to 2.8 million tracks.
Announcing the new deals, eMusic boss David Pakman told reporters: "The catalogues of Beggars, XL, Concord and ATO are among the richest on eMusic, and we have enjoyed working with them to increase sales of both their best new releases and undiscovered catalogue. We look forward to continuing our relationship with them, and to building our relationship with our new labels and distributors. We're sure eMusic subscribers will enjoy exploring all the great music they have to offer".
As previously reported, some key independents, including Domino and Victory Records, have removed their content from eMusic in the last twelve months, so maintaining a relationship with someone like the Beggars Group is important for the indie download firm.
But the good news is the Beggars people do seem committed to eMusic, with their Director Of Digital Simon Wheeler telling reporters yesterday: "eMusic has been a key digital partner for Beggars for many years. eMusic subscribers' huge appetite for new music is perfectly aligned with our roster of creative labels and groundbreaking artists. With over 300,000 subscribers, eMusic is proving that the vast range and variety of independent music can deliver a compelling and satisfying music experience".