iTunes to add indie, DRM-free tracks

from MacNN

A message reportedly sent to partners encourages interested music labels to speak with Apple about changing their offerings to a format without digital rights management, reflecting the changes prompted by the EMI deal early this month.

“Many of you have reached out to iTunes to find out how you can make your songs available higher quality and DRM-free,” the note said. “Starting next month, iTunes will begin offering higher-quality, DRM-free music and DRM-free music videos to all customers.”

This comes as Apple is about to begin re-negotiating it’s licensing deals with the major labels.