News SoundCloud brings emerging talent initiative to Europe Little Simz amongst six independent artists to receive support
News Spencer Lee appointed MD of peermusic in Asia Pacific Former Deputy CEO of CASH heads up independent publisher in region
News Symphonic Distribution hires Jakub Alexander from Ghostly International Exec has worked with Grammy nominated Tycho, Com Truise, and Shigeto
News Universal Music Group expands content agreement with All Def Media Deal includes developing long and short-form video content, live events and social media content
News Artist managers applaud Sony’s Spotify equity payout policy “This is a progressive move which we hope to see reflected more widely in the industry"
News Warner launches new frontline label group under Elektra brand Elektra Music Group will be topped by Mike Easterlin and Gregg Nadel
News The major labels could block Spotify’s expansion into India due to direct licensing fallout Universal, Sony and Warner are "seriously considering" move in response to Spotify's direct licensing
News Elektra founder Jac Holzman unveils new venture, Cosmic Ringtones & Sonic Realms… Your Universe Is Calling Its the 21st century successor to the groundbreaking Authentic Sound Effects albums
News Sir Lucian Grainge: ‘We must keep listening to new ideas through young ears.’ Why the whistle test means a great deal to the boss of Universal Music Group
Interviews DEAG at 40: ‘We’re like an armada, ploughing through the sea.’ CMO Detlef Kornett talks us through the history of a live music giant
Analysis News Revealed: How Sony’s $750m Spotify equity cash will be shared with artists and indie labels Unrecouped balances will be ignored by major in surprise move
News SoundExchange’s SXWorks launches premium features for NOI copyright tool Works Claiming and Recordation function now available for premium users
News AWAL hires Michael Pukownik from Warner Bros. as SVP, Head of Artist Marketing for North America Key hire part of ongoing investment in recordings division
News George Ergatoudis out at Spotify after two years – to join Apple Music British exec jumps to Spotify's arch rival service
Analysis Spotify must tread carefully if it wants to strike direct deals with artists The power of the major labels is not to be taken lightly for Daniel Ek