Interviews ‘Artist development is the lifeblood of the new Concord Records.’ MBW meets Concord Records Co-Presidents Margi Cheske and Mark Williams
News Germany’s GEMA launches ‘AI Charter’ laying out legal and ethical principles for artificial intelligence in music The performing rights org says the charter is meant to spark a conversation about the role of AI
News Freddie Gibbs signs with AWAL, drops new album ‘You Only Die 1nce’ With the AWAL partnership, Gibbs will be able to retain ownership and control of his music
News Nintendo launches music streaming app for Switch Online members Nintendo is finally providing fans with an official way to enjoy their favorite gaming soundtracks
News Audiomack hits 10m daily active users; strikes partnership with India’s oldest label, Saregama Deal to bring 'thousands' of Bollywood hits and regional language tracks to the platform's global listener base
News UMG sues Believe and TuneCore for $500 million, alleging ‘industrial-scale copyright infringement’ Lawsuit focuses on so-called 'manipulated' audio remixes of copyrighted tracks
News Shamrock Capital, the firm that bought Taylor Swift’s masters, raises $1.6bn for two new investment funds Company specializes in the media, entertainment, content, communication, sports, marketing, and education sectors
Analysis News Sir Lucian Grainge talks acquisition strategy, AI and converting paid streaming subscribers to superfans on Universal’s Q3 earnings call UMG published its Q3 financial results on October 31. Here's what was said on the company's Q3 earnings call...
News Alana Dolgin appointed President of Digital Marketing at Atlantic Music Group Exec will oversee digital marketing across Atlantic Records, 300 Entertainment, and 10K Projects
Interviews ‘I’m confident a UK rapper could run the world one day.’ Respected industry veteran and EGA Distro ‘Head Coach’ Colin Batsa reflects on his company’s recent successes, the evolution of the music business ecosystem, competing with the majors and conquering America…
News Marco Paglia and Rio Caraeff appointed Co-Presidents of Musixmatch Paglia and Caraeff will report to Max Ciociola, Musixmatch Founder and CEO
News Nicholas Salomone promoted to SVP, Business Development and Revenue at CD Baby Salomone will lead strategic partnerships and revenue initiatives across CD Baby's portfolio
News Songwriter Graham Lyle to be honored at BMI London Awards Event to be held on December 9 at The Savoy
News Quincy Jones, legendary producer, composer and music executive, dies aged 91 In a career spanning seven decades, Jones earned 80 Grammy Award nominations and 28 wins
Analysis News From Ed Sheeran’s copyright appeal win to the asset-backed securities boom… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-Up The biggest stories from the past week – all in one place…
News Ed Sheeran beats ‘Thinking Out Loud’ copyright appeal Sheeran's single did not copy Marvin Gaye's Let's Get It On, says appeals court
News Roger De Graaf, co-founder of Spinnin’ Records, steps down as President of Warner-owned dance label after 25 years Label was acquired by Warner in 2017 in a deal worth over $100 million
News Madlib sues former manager for alleged ‘rank self-dealing’ and ‘pervasive mismanagement’ The rapper has asked a California court to dissolve his businesses that have been run for years by record exec Egon