News TIDAL streamlines offerings, merging HiFi and HiFi Plus into single $10.99-a-month tier Previously, TIDAL's HiFi Plus tier, which includes spatial audio capabilities, cost $19.99 a month
News TuneCore launches Release Tracker to enhance transparency in digital distribution The tool provides artists and labels with real-time info on the progress of their releases, from submission to delivery to stores and streaming platforms
News Christian Birch-Jensen promoted to CEO at digital marketing agency Creed Media Creed has crafted campaigns for Post Malone, Beyoncé, Tiesto, Miley Cyrus, Dua Lipa, Ice Spice, U2 and others
News Pathways Into Music launches free program for music educators The will equip participants with an understanding of the career paths available within the music industry, both artistic and business-oriented
News Sinead O’Connor’s estate asks ‘biblical devil’ Donald Trump to cease using ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ in campaigns O'Connor's estate and label join a growing list of artists objecting to Trump's use of their music at political events
News Mandy Freebairn named US Label Manager at IDOL as music distributor signs two North American deals The indie distribution and A&L services company has forged new partnerships with Le Plan Recordings and Old Soul Music
News Taylor Swift and Beyoncé’s concert films account for ‘literally all’ of AMC’s revenue growth in Q4 2023 All of the increase in AMC's revenue and EBITDA came from these two concert films, CEO Adam Aron said
News Spotify unveils standalone audiobooks tier for free users, priced at $9.99/month Available only in the US for the time being, the new subscription tier is Spotify's latest attempt at converting free users to subscribers
News Experience commerce platform Easol, which has raised $30M in funding, opens first US office Easol aims to simplify e-commerce for experiential retailers such as festivals and tour operators
News ASCAP doubles down on non-profit model after paying out record $1.59bn to songwriters and publishers in 2023 Over 960,000 members contribute to ASCAP's musical catalog, which includes artists like Beyoncé, Billy Joel, Cardi B, and more
News Sony Music UK promotes Damaris Rex-Taylor to Managing Director, RCA Records UK At RCA UK, Rex-Taylor has guided campaigns for artists such as Tyla, Travis Scott, Cat Burns, Miley Cyrus, and newcomer Myles Smith
News Bella Figura appoints Billy Millar as SVP of Creative, Chris Presland as Catalog Project Manager Millar has previously held prominent roles at BMG and Hipgnosis, while Presland comes to Bella Figura from AWAL
News HarbourView Equity Partners acquires ‘select songwriting and publishing assets’ from Hip-Hop/R&B group Full Force The six-person collective has created music for the likes of Rihanna, Justin Timberlake, N'Sync, UTFO, Britney Spears, James Brown and Black Eyed Peas
News IMPALA calls on Apple to rethink spatial audio bonus, seek ‘collaborative’ solution Apple Music's higher payouts for songs available in Spatial Audio disadvantages indie artists and labels, IMPALA says
News Key Production expands in Europe with German office led by Andreas Kohl The company’s new European division will provide access to its entire supply chain, including manufacturing, packaging, and project management