Analysis How did Apple Music crush Spotify’s day-one streams of Drake’s new album? Why 170m vs. 132m doesn't seem to add up - until you dig into the factors surrounding it
News Spotify appoints Tom Connaughton as Managing Director in the UK British exec joined Spotify three months ago as Head of Artist and Label Marketing, UK
News Now Drake’s Scorpion shatters Apple Music record – with over 170m streams on day one That's nearly double the play-count of Apple's previous record-holder
News Drake destroys Spotify day-one records with 132m+ plays of new album Scorpion Canadian megastar's LP racks up more than 80m streams in the US alone
News Merck Mercuriadis fund successfully raises $260m+ to buy music copyrights Mercuriadis is already in discussions to buy eight catalogues
News How Five Seconds Of Summer refused to alter their sound for streaming playlists… and made history Capitol Records' Nick Raphael on why 5SOS 'stuck to their guns' in the studio
Interviews ‘This is probably the most exciting time I can remember in the music business.’ Matt Pincus, SONGS Music Publishing founder, on the music business - and its future
Analysis News Spotify generated $40m+ in ticket sales last year. Now, it’s accelerating its presence in live music. A clear business opportunity is opening up for Spotify in the live events space...
News Only one of Spotify’s Top 5 global artists is American, as J Balvin climbs to No.1 A truly global spread of artists make up Spotify's most popular acts right now
News Hartwig Masuch: ‘Spotify isn’t doing anything wrong.’ BMG boss isn't bothered about direct artist licensing, as he's confident his company can compete
Interviews Lyor Cohen: ‘I’ve always had the gift of being self-assured.’ One of the most talked about execs of all time on the industry... and himself
News Warner launches new frontline label group under Elektra brand Elektra Music Group will be topped by Mike Easterlin and Gregg Nadel
News The major labels could block Spotify’s expansion into India due to direct licensing fallout Universal, Sony and Warner are "seriously considering" move in response to Spotify's direct licensing
Analysis Sony Music isn’t Robin Hood – it’s being much smarter than that Why Sony's generosity is a strategic play in light of growing artist power
Analysis News Revealed: How Sony’s $750m Spotify equity cash will be shared with artists and indie labels Unrecouped balances will be ignored by major in surprise move