Universal Music Group In The News

Swedish startup Amuse closes $15.5m funding round

Capital will be used to expand operations globally in Europe and the US

IMPALA raises ‘serious’ concerns over Sony and EMI deal

"This is a step too far and I would expect to see an in-depth investigation in the EU and other key jurisdictions"

Sound Royalties launches funding program for independent labels and distributors

"This program significantly advances our support for the master side of the music industry"

‘When superstars land here, we can handle it.’

Alec Boateng and Briony Turner of Atlantic Records UK talk A&R, breaking artists and being part of Max Lousada's Warner

Universal is worth more than Spotify, says Vivendi, as Q1 revenues rise 4.5% to $1.5bn

Streaming jumps over 30% in Q1 but physical sales suffer 26% decline

Now TIDAL is accused of failing to pay record labels on time

Dagens Næringsliv report claims that TIDAL hasn't paid labels for months

‘Independent artists can do everything that major labels can.’

Wendy Day has brokered some of hip hop's biggest artist-friendly record label deals.

‘There’s never been a better time to be a part of the music business.’

Oak View Group CEO Tim Leiweke gives us his take on some of the music industry’s most pressing issues of the day