Amazon In The News

Japan’s Avex Group expands into North America, led by President Naoki Osada

Avex USA to house Avex USA Publishing, record label SELENE and the Future of Music Investment Fund

Sony Music applauds Apple’s new podcast subscription launch

Premium Apple podcast subscriptions will be available in 170 countries in May

Apple Music just made a lot of claims about what it pays artists. Let’s take a closer look.

A new email from Apple has revealed some big numbers, and a couple of digs at Spotify. MBW gives its take.

Why SoundCloud has the music business right where it wants it.

Michael Weissman, CEO of SoundCloud, answers MBW's questions on payout models, tipping, and where the music industry's headed

Edgar Bronfman Jr. launches SPAC with $300m to spend. Could he return to the music business?

New company Waverley aims to raise $300m by selling 30m shares priced at $10 each

Azi Eftekhari elected new Chair of UK’s Entertainment Retailers Association

Eftekhari takes over from James Morton of Sky

Sony’s latest Unreal Engine project is an immersive music experience for RCA artist Tate McRae

Immersive video is powered by Epic Games' Unreal Engine

Amazon Music is also a merch store now, as streamer integrates in-app product sales from Billie Eilish, Selena Gomez and other artists

Integration is launching with exclusive products from Selena Gomez, Weezer, Wale, Florida Georgia Line and more