News Songtradr launches unified digital distribution service and metadata offering Artists now able to distribute their music to over 200 streaming and download services at once
News Sony Music signs exclusive distribution deal with the Prince Estate Deal covers 35 previously released album titles from the late star’s catalogue
News Manners McDade promotes Harriet Moss to Managing Director Jenna Fentimen has joined as Music & Composer Producer and Clare Everson as Sync Executive
News Spotify hires Dawn Ostroff as Chief Content Officer Condé Nast Entertainment co-founder joins company in New York
News Official UK Singles Chart adds video, downgrades ad-funded streams Changes follow similar updates to the Billboard charts
Interviews ‘Artists have the best chance of success when they get things rolling themselves.’ Tap Management's Ed Millet and Ben Mawson give their views on the ever-changing modern music business
News Streaming audio service TuneIn mulls sale Firm was valued at $500 million after raising $50m last year
News Warner Music Group joins $22m funding round for digital fitness brand Aaptiv Start up offers over 2,500 audio-guided workouts and structured exercise programs
News SOCAN revenues grew 7% in 2017 as it paid out over $220m to songwriters and publishers Pay-outs to music creator and publisher members rose CAN $6m (US $5m)
Interviews ‘You get the best out of an artist if you treat them like a partner, rather than someone who is subservient.’ Empire founder Ghazi Shami explains how his business is competing successfully with major labels
News SoundCloud brings emerging talent initiative to Europe Little Simz amongst six independent artists to receive support
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 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