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Taylor Swift bites Apple; Setting the tone for 'True Detective'
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Episode 11674
Listen • 16:43
Taylor Swift bites Apple; Setting the tone for 'True Detective'

Apple changed its tune after Taylor Swift (pictured) called out the company for not compensating labels and artists during the upcoming three-month trial for its streaming service; Patrick Clair, who won an Emmy for creating the main titles for the first season of "True Detective," is once again setting the mood for the dark subject matter at hand.

Singer Taylor Swift performs onstage at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards at Staples Center on Feb. 10, 2013 in Los Angeles.
Singer Taylor Swift performs onstage at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards at Staples Center on Feb. 10, 2013 in Los Angeles.
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Apple changed its tune after Taylor Swift (pictured) called out the company for not compensating labels and artists during the upcoming three-month trial for its streaming service; Patrick Clair, who won an Emmy for creating the main titles for the first season of "True Detective," is once again setting the mood for the dark subject matter at hand.

To pay or not to pay? Opinions on Apple Music's growing pains
Listen • 7:40
Taylor Swift posted an open letter criticizing Apple Music's no-pay policy during the trial period for its streaming service. Apple got the message and changed its tune.
How the 'True Detective' main titles set the California noir mood
Listen • 8:26
Patrick Clair, the mind behind the main title sequences for both seasons of "True Detective," breaks down how he moved the visuals from Louisiana to the Golden State.