AWAL In The News

Aaron Bogucki promoted to Global Head of Audience Development at AWAL

AWAL launches newly structured global team who will specialize in identifying, targeting and engaging artists’ audiences around the world

Interviews

‘The best songs come from a real experience.’

Grammy-nominated songwriter Henry discusses his creative process, selling catalogs and much more besides

Interviews

‘The artists you stick with for a long time are those who understand that there are ups and downs.’

Verdigris Management founder Sam Denniston on managing two of the UK’s most acclaimed dance acts, life away from labels and avoiding the blame game...

News

FUGA inks global delivery platform services deal with Beggars Group

Downtown Music Holdings-owned B2B music distributor FUGA has struck a global delivery platform services deal with Beggars Group, one of the world’s leading independent music rights firms. UK-headquartered Beggars owns 50% stakes in labels such as XL Recordings, Matador and Rough Trade. It also owns 100% of 4AD, runs its own publishing company in Beggars … Continued

Analysis Blog

The major labels are taking a beating in the UK. Will they end up turning their back?

A run of major-bashing moves have been made by political quarters in the UK. Will there be unintended consequences?

News

Major record companies feel the heat as UK competition watchdog launches new study into music streaming

Competition and Markets Authority to move ahead with new study into market dynamics

News

Kobalt is selling a music catalog for $1 billion – and KKR is in prime position to buy it

The Kobalt fund owns songs by the likes of The Weeknd, Lorde, and Major Lazer

Interviews

TikTok is evolving into a very different kind of music streaming giant.

Ole Obermann, TikTok's Global Head of Music, discusses opportunities for artists... and a major new launch for indie acts