Analysis News Apple Music gains global streaming subscription market share – as Spotify holds firm Amazon Music Unlimited has just under 10m paying subs at the close of H1 2018
News Amazon is recording and releasing exclusive new music (but labels keep the rights) Amazon Original music arrives via Produced By... series, including track with Al Green
News Streaming subscription revenue drives 6% growth for Australia recorded music industry in H1 2018 Market on course to top 2017's 20-year best
News BMG acquires LA-based hip-hop/rap label RBC Records Deal amplifies BMG’s position in the hip-hop market
News Music makers unite to launch umbrella trade body in the UK Songwriters, artists, producers, musicians and managers join forces
News Johnny Katovsich joins Ninja Tune’s global sync team in Los Angeles Exec has previously worked at Tri Tone and Viacom/MTV, amongst others
News Mute Song goes fully independent in the US in ‘essential next step’ for publisher London-born company is home to music by Nick Cave, Swans and many more
News Caroline inks global distribution deal with social networking platform VFILES Alex Mali kicks off campaign with 99 Bottles
News BMI annual payout to songwriters and publishers grows 9% to $1.12bn Total collections reach $1.199bn in the 12 months to end of June
News Modern Sky UK inks JV with DJ Yousef’s Circus Recordings Deal will see Modern Sky UK invest in Circus Recordings as well as seeking opportunities for the label in Asia
News European Parliament sides with music industry in crucial copyright vote which could ‘close the Value Gap’ 'This now opens the way for a Copyright Directive that can close the value gap and boost investment into new British music and other new content.'
News Sony Music inks deal to soundtrack new TV series based on classic Moomin stories Each episode to feature a track by one of Columbia's artists
News Spotify partners with Nielsen to provide deeper ad analytics for brands Nielsen Brand Effect to be adopted across multiple locations
News Create Music Group launches publishing division, signs Tekashi 6ix9ine Fast-growing company was praised by Matt Pincus earlier this year