News Apple Music surpasses 20m paying subscribers 17 months after launch Apple has added ten million subscribers in 2016 alone
Interviews Steve Barnett on running Capitol: ‘Your faith has to be greater than your fear’ The Universal exec talks about Lucian Grainge, industry politics and his years at Columbia
News Aggressive Live Nation buys again with 7th major acquisition of 2016 Splendour in the Grass snapped up with Secret Sounds Group
News Napster to power iHeartRadio’s on-demand streaming service Interesting streaming service set to get big audience boost in the US
News Is Facebook starting to take music copyright seriously? New job posting requires music expertise... and knowledge of YouTube's Content ID
Analysis Record label A&R spend grew by $300m last year – but marketing spend fell Record companies appear to be prioritizing new talent investment
News Broken Bow Records on the block, say sources – and all 3 majors want it Jason Aldean's Nashville home is also subject to an approach from BMG, we're told
News The Offspring’s ‘Sony’ catalogue will now be distributed by Universal worldwide US Punk band's post-1997 recordings are owned by indie Round Hill Music
News Drake finally loses his Spotify crown to record-breaking The Weeknd Canadian overtakes fellow Canadian on Spotify's global listener rankings
News Bee Gees leave Warner deal for UMG as Capitol signs band’s catalogue Steve Barnett's team signs legendary band three months after McCartney
News Lewis Carnie and Paul Rodgers step up to head BBC Radio 2 and 6 Music Bob Shennan announces promotions as Jan Younghusband takes new role
News Top Rolling Stone Editor quits after 20 years to join Amazon Music Nathan Brackett makes switch to streaming service - following a well-worn path
Analysis News Streaming price war breaks out as Google offers 4 free months of Play Amazon's entry into the market appears to have kicked off Black Friday battle
News Leland Music launches Leland Originals to represent composers Abi Leland expands business, taking on clients including Donna McKevitt
News 10 years after she signed to XL, Adele becomes a stadium artist – and will headline Wembley Crowning glory for an artist who refused to rush her ascent