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New Spotify and UMG deal could create pricier ‘superfan’ subscription

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Spotify and Universal Music Group have signed a new multi-year agreement.

The two didn’t announce any specifics, but UMG says it’s consistent with a “ Streaming 2.0 ” vision it presented to investors last year .

The deal also “appears” to increase royalty rates, the National Music Publishers Association says.