Music Business News
BMG acquires UK catalogue specialist Union Square Music
BMG has added to its recent string of recordings acquisitions by swooping for leading UK [...]
Finally… SoundCloud licensed by a major label
Berlin-based SoundCloud has been licensed by a major record company for the first time since [...]
Spotify launches native iPad app
Spotify has launched a new app specifically designed to improve the user experience on Apple‘s [...]
All About That Bass writer signs Sony/ATV deal
Grammy-nominated songwriter and producer Kevin Kadish has signed a worldwide administration deal with Sony/ATV. The [...]
Rich Christina promoted at Sony/ATV
Sony/ATV Music Publishing has promoted Rich Christina to the role of SVP, Head of East [...]
Simon Robson named President of Warner Music Asia-Pacific
Simon Robson, currently COO and CFO Warner Music UK, is to become president of Asia-Pacific [...]
Kobalt hires Jamie McLaughlin as Creative Director of publishing
Jamie McLaughlin has joined Kobalt Music Publishing as its new Creative Director, moving over from [...]
Spotify introduces family package
Spotify users have a new option to pay for the service: the platform’s newly-confirmed Family [...]
Merlin opens New York office, hires Jim Mahoney
Independent label negotiator Merlin has officially opened its New York office, appointing Jim Mahoney as [...]
Former MAMA boss Dean James launches Sixth PLC with India ties
The co-founder and former CEO of live music promoter MAMA Group, Dean James, has launched [...]
Three Six Zero Group signs global partnership with Warner Music Group
Three Six Zero Group, best known for being the management company of Calvin Harris and [...]
Neil Diamond signs global admin publishing deal with Universal
Neil Diamond has signed an exclusive worldwide publishing administration agreement with Universal Music Publishing Group [...]
London Grammar, Pitbull sign to Kobalt Neighbouring Rights
Global star Pitbull has joined Kobalt Neighbouring Rights, alongside on-the-rise British three-piece London Grammar. Other [...]
Spotify UK reports annual profit for first time
Spotify‘s UK company was profitable for the first time in its history in 2013. Spotify [...]
Former Warner dealmaker Gold joins Merlin
Global independent label agency Merlin has hired former Warner Music Group exec Roger Gold in [...]