As a result of the deal, Deezer's users across the world will have access to some of the top independent labels.

Deezer, a web-based music streaming service, is already available in more than 50 countries. It allows users to listen to music anytime and anywhere on various dfevices on or offline thanks to a catalog of 18 million tracks.

Merlin's members account for the largest set of rights outside of those held by the larger major record companies.

This includes ...