News Is this the toughest job in the worldwide music business? Alison Moore tasked with turning SoundCloud's fortunes around
Analysis Streaming still soaring in Denmark – but YouTube’s an embarrassment Market up 3.7%, but ad-funded platforms contribute just 4% of total income
News The 1975’s Spotify gamble pays off as they hit No.1 in the US and UK Huge result for British band whose records are issued via Universal
News Jamie Hole leaving Universal Music Group after 14 years Departure comes amid widespread restructuring at UMG
News Universal names Sipho Dlamini new boss of South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa Former SAMRO boss replaces Randall Abrahams
News Another top Universal exec out as South Africa boss Abrahams exits Exec known to millions as TV talent show judge
News France’s Naïve label on the verge of a sale – sources BMG and Warner believed to be amongst would-be buyers
News UMG global merch boss Tom Bennett exits – Mat Vlasic joins from Sony Bennett leaving to launch his own venture
News Sony develops app for artists which shows daily streaming earnings Swedish exec Michelle Kadir leads creation of platform in Stockholm
News Sony Music is searching for a Global Playlist Strategy boss Exec will be expected to 'educate SME stakeholders on metrics'
News Warner steps up acquisitions hunt with hire of Heath Kudler Former Def Jam and Epic Records exec will 'leave no stone unturned'
News Jim Selby named General Manager of Concord Music Group Former Naxos and Ole man joins fast-growing business in Nashville
News YouTube contributed less than 2% of Norway’s streaming income last year Total market up 6.9% as streaming and physical grows
News Rhapsody/Napster lost $3 million a month last year as revenues hit $202m Company has 3.5m paying subscribers - but face financial challenge
News Now Google is sued for alleged copyright infringement in the US Same team that sued TIDAL goes after the big G