Interviews Warner Music Group’s Steve Cooper: ‘Warner punches above its weight – without relying on pop fads’ Warner boss Steve Cooper on YouTube, Len Blavatnik, Spotify and his own future
News The rise and rise (and rise and rise and rise) of BBC 6 Music Radio station, led by Jeff Smith's music policy, is up almost 700% in a decade
Analysis Sony just became a music giant again – but at what price for songwriters? If songwriters aren't paid enough by streaming services, their fate may now be sealed
News Warner, impressed by Vevo’s ‘new vision’, confirms licensing deal 'We're pleased to have built a flexible and mutually beneficial relationship'
News Sony’s $750m buyout of Sony/ATV has been cleared in Europe Game-changing acquisition looks to be a done deal
News Frank Ocean… brought to you by Apple Music After Drake, it appears Apple has nailed another monster exclusive
News Mike Jbara leaves Warner after 20 years to head up HD music firm MQA High def audio firm welcomes former WEA and ADA exec as CEO
News Sony’s publishing revenues fall as its copyright count blasts past 4.2m Sony Corporation results show publisher was hit by exchange rates
News Beyonce’s Lemonade was Sony’s biggest earner in the past quarter Meghan Trainor, Fifth Harmony and Sia all feature in Top 10 money-makers
News Streaming now makes Sony $25m a week – overtaking physical and download Streaming grows 39% as downloads plummet by 21%
News Steven Melrose joins Big Deal Music as SVP, A&R Former Epic and Island exec teams up with Kenny Macpherson
News Entertainment One Music looks set to make a splash in the UK Chris Taylor is expanded the business, and looking for a Director in London
News Warner raises $300m from the sale of senior notes Term loan debt paid down as notes are sold at 5% fixed interest rate
Interviews ‘Streaming has not broken the chart. The key is more long-term A&R.’ Do labels need to change their strategy in the streaming world?
News Apple Music buys rights to Carpool Karaoke spin-off exclusive Late Late Show segment has featured Adele, Justin Bieber and Michelle Obama