News YouTube Music rolls out free, ad-supported service for Google Home users Service is available in 16 countries starting today (April 18)
News Downtown enters JV with Cowboys & Pirates to develop Hip-Hop and R&B talent Cowboys & Pirates is headed by Ty Baisden
Analysis How Fanbytes harnesses the power of TikTok UK-based influencer network pushed RuthAnne and Patrick Martin on platform
News Paradigm Talent Agency names Marty Diamond Head of Global Music Diamond's personal client roster includes Ed Sheeran, Coldplay and many others
News Kobalt signs legendary singer-songwriter and keyboardist Michael McDonald McDonald’s solo hits include I Keep Forgettin’ (Every Time You’re Near) and Sweet Freedom
News Former Island/Def Jam exec Joe Borrino named Chief Operating Officer/Chief Financial Officer at Spirit Music Group He spent 18 years at Universal Music Group
News Warner/Chappell Music promotes Ryan Press to President, A&R, US He has worked closely with Rihanna, Rae Sremmurd, DJ Khaled, Wiz Khalifa and many others
News Live Nation Urban launches series of all-female events featuring Cardi B, Jorja Smith and others All shows will donate a portion of ticket sale proceeds to philanthropic organizations that support the advancement of women
News Universal to develop premium original podcasts in partnership with independent publisher Wondery Podcasts produced under the agreement will be available globally
News EU Parliament votes to ban use of ticket-buying bots Landmark ruling is EU’s first action to regulate ticket resale
News German collection society GEMA generated revenue of €1.02bn in 2018 2018 marks the third consecutive year that GEMA's revenues passed the €1bn mark
News Blueprint Radio launches UK’s first podcast-led plugging service for artists, Blueprint Pods Division is already up and running with the likes of Tom Odell and Freya Ridings
News Amazon’s free Spotify rival is ‘imminent’, licensed by major labels "The music industry seems to be in a good place with Amazon and Apple right now – but less so with Spotify."
News Universal Production Music launches new masters catalog with Abbey Road Studios 'We have amazing frontline talent, but we also have a strong A&R commitment to finding and developing new discoveries.'
News VNUE and Pro Music Rights team up on new music licensing model Pro Music Rights is a privately funded for-profit PRO founded by Jake P. Noch