News BTS to leave Sony Music’s Columbia, confirms HYBE: ‘We look forward to our new chapter in partnership with Universal.’ BTS sign with Universal Music Group/Interscope for distribution and marketing in the United States
News Liberty Media sells its stake in US radio giant iHeartMedia SEC filing reveals that Liberty sold 5,941,248 class A shares on October 5
News Roblox latest music move is a virtual version of dance festival Electric Daisy Carnival, featuring 50+ artists Festival will premiere in a new 'persistent experience' dedicated to music
News Spotify to let artists turn their profiles into ‘a virtual merch table’ with new Shopify partnership Artists can now use Shopify to manage and sell merch to fans via their artist profile
News Warner music launches new hip-hop label Asiatic Records to create ‘superstars in the genre’ The first artist to join the new label's roster is RAMENGVRL
News Angela Barkan and Cyndi Lynott promoted to Senior Vice President roles at BMG Barkan promoted to SVP, Marketing on the east coast, Cyndi Lynott promoted to SVP, Marketing on the west coast
News 6 of the most innovative digital music platforms you might not have heard of… from around the world A round-up of some of the most forward-thinking digital platforms across gaming, social media and fitness that Tuned Global counts as partners
News Watch out Fortnite and Roblox: Facebook is building a metaverse all of its own Facebook top go on hiring spree in Europe to build the 'metaverse'
News Apple Music launches $4.99 Voice Plan ‘designed around the power of Siri’ Voice Plan subscribers have full playback controls including unlimited song-skipping through Siri
News Reactional Music wants gamers to make in-game music purchases, using its patented music integration engine New tech promises to let users personalize their gaming experience to their favourite songs or artists
News Can music mimic Marvel? SM Entertainment CEO Sung Su Lee on building K-Pop’s answer to a cinematic superhero universe SME's chief executive, Sung Su Lee, explains his company's strategy for building a roster of artists who can come together in the metaverse
News Billy Porter signs with Island UK and Republic Records Porter has also released a new single entitled, Children
News Primary Wave buys stake in Gerry Goffin catalog for $20m (report) Deal includes a number of songs Goffin co-wrote with Carole King such as the No.1 hit Take Good Care of My Baby
News Abbey Road turns 90: Iconic London studios to host free two-day festival to celebrate anniversary Studios to open doors for free, two-day festival on November 11 and 12
News Spotify and other streaming services propose ‘lowest royalty rates in history’ for songwriters Music streaming services have all filed documents with the US Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) this week