Sony Music Group In The News

Universal IS wiping unrecouped balances for heritage artists, say MBW sources

We're told, categorically, that good news is coming for artists and songwriters

Now Warner scraps unrecouped balances for heritage artists. Will Universal be next?

Landmark program will go into effect at WMG on July 1

Like Neil Young, David Crosby wants to remove his music catalog from Spotify. Trouble is, he’s lost control of it.

Why David Crosby's story over the past two years tells us much about streaming, the current catalog frenzy, and acting on principle

From Sony buying Bob Dylan’s catalog to Warner buying land in the metaverse: It’s MBW’s Weekly Round-Up

The biggest stories of the week – and why they matter

Jenn Hovick named Vice President of Artist and Label Development at AWAL

Hovick joined AWAL in 2018 to lead the company’s B2B business

Sony Music acquires Bob Dylan’s recorded music catalog

Deal concluded in July 2021

Peloton has lost nearly $40bn in market cap value in the past year. Could Apple swoop for a cut-price acquisition?

Lay-offs now look inevitable for Peloton, as production of equipment ceases. Is a takeover on the cards?

From Sony’s big merch move to Hipgnosis buying Kenny Chesney’s royalties: It’s MBW’s Weekly Round-Up

The biggest stories of the week – and why they matter