News AEG Presents opens Singapore HQ, names Matthew Lazarus-Hall Senior Vice President, Asia Pacific Expansion in the region includes Relocating Headquarters to Singapore, with new developments and partnerships in Bangkok, Seoul, Australia and China
News Mechanical Licensing Collective proposes start-up assessment of $37.25m ahead of 2021 launch The law mandates that the 'startup assessment' will be wholly paid by the digital services
News Spotify: ‘Owning’ discovery of music will lead to improved gross margin Paul Vogel tackles user demand, podcasts and label negotiations in Goldman Sachs interview
News Warner Music Artist Services promotes Andrew Peterson to Vice President, Tour & Artist Services Exec originally joined Warner Music Artist Services in 2009
News Universal launches Def Jam South East Asia and Astralwerks Asia UMG also announces arrival of Ingrooves & Spinnup for the region
News Kobalt hires Sebastien Cayla as Director of Synch and Brand Partnerships, France & Belgium Exec was previously Head of Synch at Warner Chappell Music France
News DJ and producer R3HAB signs with Virgin Records Germany/Universal Music Fadil El Ghoul (aka R3HAB) released his debut album Trouble through his imprint CYB3RPVNK in 2017
News UK artists Aitch, L Devine and Easy Life join Deezer NEXT 2019 development program Program provides artists with 12 months of marketing and editorial support
News BeSixth appoints Jon Leshay as Head of Global Strategic Partnerships and Branding Former Elektra Records Senior Vice President joins newly-formed agency
News Sony/ATV signs Rihanna to worldwide publishing deal Agreement covers superstar’s entire song catalog and future works
News AEG Presents and Eden Project form new Eden Sessions joint venture Concert series has featured performances from Oasis, Elton John, Blondie, Bjork, Lionel Richie, Paul Weller and more
News Beatchain partners with FUGA to allow its users to distribute content to streaming services Artists can upload unlimited tracks for $1.99 per month
News Warner buys into blockchain: Major music company joins $11m investment in Ethereum rival ‘Flow’ Applications Flow will support include artists or bands using crypto tokens for fans to buy digital merchandise
News Downtown inks publishing admin and JV deal with Nashville’s Twelve6 Entertainment Artist and songwriter Alex Hall is the first signing under the new partnership