As of August 18th 2014, the word is that Google will soon launch a new subscription music service called, YouTube Music Key. Google has been planning the new music service for quite some time, noting that a major hold up had been the failed negotiations over royalty payments for some independent artists.
Google is said to have reached a deal with all three of the major record companies, Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, and Warner Music Group. Most of the independents have also signed on, giving Google cooperation from 95% of all of the labels.
According to the Android Police, YouTube Music Key will be an ad free service that will cost $9.99 per month. This fee will also allow YouTube Music Key subscribers to gain access to Google Play All Access Music at no additional cost. The Android Police also report that the Google Play All Access service will be rebranded to carry the name, Google Play Music Key.
YouTube Music Key will offer an audio only feature for background listening as well as video viewing. Subscribers will also be able to listen offline to 20 million plus tracks, that will include standard videos, concert footage, covers, and remixes. No timeline has been given for the launch date of Google's new music service. You may want to keep an ear open.
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