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Interviews

Key Songs In The Life Of… Walter Jones

The senior Sony Music Publishing A&R exec traces his life and career via seven tracks (and a couple of crafty hacks)

Analysis

On… TikTok, Merlin, and the awkward arranged marriage of music’s independent sector

How the changing face of the 'non-major' music companies has made for some unusual bedfellows in indie-land

Analysis News

From UMG’s lawsuit against Chili’s to Ticketmaster’s bot problem… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-Up

The biggest stories from the past week – all in one place…

Analysis News

Rob Stringer talks Queen, Michael Jackson, and Pink Floyd deals – plus TikTok – at Bloomberg event

Stringer spoke to Lucas Shaw at Bloomberg's event in Los Angeles on Thursday

News

Universal Music sues Chili’s restaurant chain owner over alleged copyright infringement in social media ads

The restaurant chain's owner Brinker reported $4.42 billion in revenue for the fiscal year ended June 26, 2024

News

Sony Music settles lawsuit against Marriott Hotels over alleged ‘rampant’ infringement in social media posts

Sony and Marriott asked that the case be dismissed “with prejudice,” meaning it can’t be refiled

Interviews

Jason Iley on Sony Music, breaking artists, and life lessons

Having recently marked his 10th year as boss of Sony Music UK, Jason Iley will be honoured with the Music Industry Trusts (MITs) Award in November in London. Here, Iley glances back over his career and life to date – while looking forward to a new chapter for the global music business…

Interviews

‘Don’t be afraid to make mistakes, it’s all part of the journey.’

The latest interview in partnership with the Did Ya Know? podcast shines the spotlight on Lunick Bourgess