Music Business News
Ariana Grande signs worldwide publishing deal with Universal
Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) has signed American pop star and songwriter Ariana Grande to [...]
Universal Music Publishing goes on signing spree in Australia
Universal Music Publishing Australia has signed three artists in quick succession: multi-platinum electronic duo Peking [...]
BMG sues Universal Music Group over unpaid Tame Impala royalties
BMG is suing Universal Music Group, amongst other parties, for up to US $450,000. Australian [...]
[PIAS] acquiring French label and distributor Harmonia Mundi
Independent music group [PIAS] is acquiring the established French record label and distributor Harmonia Mundi, [...]
Sony still hasn’t licensed Tidal but remains on platform… for now
Since being acquired by Jay Z’s Project Panther Bidco in March, Tidal has secured licences [...]
Sony Music launches ‘Brand Solutions Hub’ in Asia-Pacific
Sony Music Entertainment Asia Pacific has officially launched what it calls the ‘first-ever music brand [...]
Sony/ATV names Janice Brock and David Ventura Joint Heads of A&R, UK
Sony/ATV Music Publishing has promoted Janice Brock and David Ventura to the newly-created positions of [...]
Online star Jacob Whitesides launches record label with BMG
Online sensation Jacob Whitesides has launches his own record label, Double U, and turned to [...]
Mick Jagger, Beverley Knight and Horus Music back Nepal relief track
A track featuring Beverley Knight, Mick Jagger and Ronnie Wood has raised thousands for survivors [...]
Steve Albini: The music industry is a parasite… and copyright is dead
Steve Albini is a renowned musician, record engineer, producer and songwriter. He’s also not shy [...]
Ditto Music opens office in Austin, Texas
UK-born digital distribution company Ditto Music has opened its sixth office worldwide. The new HQ [...]
Spanish collection society SGAE caught up in ugly corruption case
The former boss of Spanish collection society SGAE’s digital arm stands accused of orchestrating false [...]
Warner pays artists share of Spotify advances… and has for 6 years
[Check out ‘Kobalt’s Creative Spark: Sas Metcalfe on A&R’ through this link.] The word on [...]
Managers: Does your artist love you THIS much?
There is a new gold standard of how much an artist loves their manager. In [...]
IFPI adds Jørn Dalchow, Norman Halim to Main Board
Global recorded music trade body IFPI has appointed Jørn Dalchow, managing director of Norwegian independent [...]