News Believe launches digital concert series fundraiser in support of 5,000 folk artists in India amid Coronavirus lockdown 'It is a critical time for all of us to play a part in helping sustain the livelihoods of these folk artists.'
News Downtown-owned AdRev acquires music data analytics firm, Simbals Company was founded by a team of researchers from the University of Bordeaux
News Victoria Needs joins AWAL as VP of International Marketing Exec was previously Director of UK International at Sony
News Abbey Road offers songwriters the chance to win online mentoring sessions with Nile Rodgers, Jamie Scott, Giorgio Tuinfort and Poo Bear Studio is inviting songwriters to record and submit original songs for the next seven days
News Paradigm exec Dave Curtin joins Songtradr as VP of US Partnerships Executive was formerly the SVP of Licensing and Branded Content at Paradigm Talent Agency
News The Hottest Independent Artists In The World: Luz, Huron John, Dead Emerson, Bickle and Jenevieve Our latest pick of new artists discovered by Instrumental's A&R platform
News Sampling service Tracklib makes multi-tracks from producer Chords’ album available to license on same day as release "This is a completely new opportunity that benefits the whole music industry."
News Pharrell Williams and i am OTHER partner with SoundCloud to curate emerging talent compilation album There’s no limit on submissions and selected artists will be notified via SoundCloud by May 6, 2020
News Mixcloud adds live streaming feature for DJs, artists and audio creators "We are very focused on helping creators generate more income directly from their fans via their live streams."
News Kobalt promotes Chris Lakey to Senior Vice President, Creative Synch Veteran exec worked at Universal Music Publishing Group for eight years prior to joining Kobalt in 2008
News Madison Square Garden Entertainment becomes public company, names Mark FitzPatrick as EVP and CFO MSG Entertainment has completed its spin-off from MSG Sports Corp
News Warner launches virtual PlayOn Fest in support of the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund WMG labels to play concert footage from the likes of Bruno Mars, Coldplay, Green Day, Cardi B, Ed Sheeran, Janelle Monáe and others
News Sonos launches ad-supported radio streaming service, including artist ‘Stations’ from Thom Yorke and David Byrne The new service brings together more than 60,000 stations from multiple streaming partners
News Victory Records founder Tony Brummel launches new company, Mission Two Entertainment Rock label Victory Records was acquired by Concord in 2019
News 2019 was a record year for Rap & Hip-Hop in the UK Rap and Hip-Hop releases comprised 21.5% of all consumption, up from 20.9% in 2018