XL Recordings In The News

‘It’s alright to feel fear – so long as you ignore it.’

Richard Russell has laid his life bare in a new memoir. He tells MBW about independence, insecurity and identity...

How to deal with a Coronavirus-hit music business: ‘It’s not fair’ is not a strategy.

What happens if there is a crisis?

Beggars leaves ADA to join Redeye, alongside Domino, for physical distribution in the US

Deals follow US physical product supply chain problems that arose in 2019

Nick Shymansky and Nick Huggett launch management company, say sources

It is believed that one of the artists they are managing is fast-emerging British talent, Lola Young

MelodyVR signs label agreement with Beggars Group

MelodyVR will have the right to create and distribute VR content with artists from the group’s labels

XL Recordings released 6 records last year. It turned over $65 million.

"As streaming and subscriber growth continues apace our music too has enjoyed growth in line with the market."

Beggars Group paid artists 44% of its Spotify share money; indie’s own revenues hit $100m in 2018

"After allowing for recoupment on advances, 44% [of the total Spotify proceeds were] paid out in cash."

Beggars Group expands in the US with new Head of Streaming and Director of HR appointments

Brandon Becker joins as Head Of Streaming, as Jonathan Gold joins as Director of Human Resources