News Mass Appeal signs global distribution agreement with Universal Music Group Deal covers the upcoming 11th solo album from Nas
News Spotify launches another live music event: Hot Country Live Inaugural event to be headlined by Carrie Underwood
News Warner Music, Sony/ATV, Beggars and more sign licensing deals with app developer portal OCL Agreements enable app developers to access and host licensed music alongside user generated content
News SESAC launches $1m diversity mentorship and grant program for film composers Fund will be used for educational programming and composer workshops
News YouTube Music begins its ascent: ‘The potential prize here is huge’ YouTube Music arrives in the US, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand and South Korea
News Swedish startup Amuse closes $15.5m funding round Capital will be used to expand operations globally in Europe and the US
News IMPALA raises ‘serious’ concerns over Sony and EMI deal "This is a step too far and I would expect to see an in-depth investigation in the EU and other key jurisdictions"
News Sound Royalties launches funding program for independent labels and distributors "This program significantly advances our support for the master side of the music industry"
News YouTube expands ‘Artist On The Rise’ program with Jessie Reyez support YouTube is doubling down on supporting emerging artists
Interviews ‘Independent artists can do everything that major labels can.’ Wendy Day has brokered some of hip hop's biggest artist-friendly record label deals.
Interviews ‘There’s never been a better time to be a part of the music business.’ Oak View Group CEO Tim Leiweke gives us his take on some of the music industry’s most pressing issues of the day
News Live Nation launches investment fund for female-led live businesses Fund aims to help underrepresented female entrepreneurs in the global concert promotions, events and festival spaces
News Apple Music teams with Shawn Mendes for one-off live concert Event to be live-streamed on YouTube
News RCA Records promotes Keith Naftaly to President, A&R Exec has most recently worked on albums by P!nk, Kesha and G-Eazy
News The Orchard names Jessica Phelps General Manager, Nashville Phelps joins from Q Prime Management