News Spotify launches music career advice platform it says is ‘like an artist manager in your pocket’ New interactive career advice portal is called 'In Focus'
News B2B music firm Tuned Global to power Gabb Music streaming app for kids in the US App is powered by Tuned Global’s white-label streaming technology
News aespa and SM Entertainment ink global deal with Warner Records Apple Music recently announced aespa as its newest global 'Up Next' artist
News IFPI inks ‘landmark’ agreement with UAE Ministry of Economy ‘to support local recorded music’ MoU was signed during IFPI’s Global Main Board meeting in Abu Dhabi
News Spinnin’ Records restructures marketing department, highlights long-term focus on Web3 and NFTs Spinnin' has named Susanne Hazendonk as Spinnin’ Records’ VP of Marketing
News Universal Music Group assigned Baa1 and BBB long-term credit ratings by Moody’s and S&P 'We are pleased that, in the inaugural ratings since our public listing, the rating agencies have recognised our strong credit attributes,' said Boyd Muir, UMG's EVP, CFO and President of Operations
News Melissa Ormond named Chief Operating Officer of AEG-owned Goldenvoice Ormond will oversee the day-to-day operations of the company’s concert promotions, venue portfolio, and festivals
News Snapchat hires Warner exec Maaliq Joseph as Manager of Music Artists Partnerships He will report to Francis Roberts, Snap’s Head of Creator Partnerships
News After raising $150m last month, music experiences company Pollen lets 150+ staff go 'There are no more planned changes,' says Co-Founder and CEO Callum Negus-Fancey
News Music-for-retail company Vibenomics raises $12.3m in Series B Funding Round was led by Panoramic Ventures
News TIYA, a social audio platform and Clubhouse rival with 20m downloads, integrates Spotify into its app 'Our users now have another tool to socialize and share their lifestyles and interests,' said James Lin, CEO of TIYA
News BTS break record for ‘biggest show of the year’ on Apple Music 1 with debut episode of ‘BTS Radio’ Three-episode limited series will air weekly leading up to the release of new album on 10 June
News Brandon Silverstein’s S10 Entertainment makes raft of promotions and new hires Jay Cao elevated to Vice President
Analysis Blog The Gamification of Everything The following op/ed comes from Dan Symons, founder of SPLIT / LIP, a Web3 and metaverse business consultancy for rights owners
Analysis News From Justin Timberlake’s catalog sale to Sony’s unrecouped balance program expansion: It’s MBW’s Weekly Round-Up The biggest stories from the past week – and why they matter
News Astralwerks and Capitol Records China ink licensing deal with Live Nation Asia label Fabled Records Astralwerks, Capitol Records China to collaborate on the global release and distribution of Fabled Records artists and projects
News India-based music NFT platform FanTiger, founded by ex-Gaana CEO Prashan Agarwal, raises $5.5m Seed round was led by Multicoin Capital
News Jason Allen promoted to Senior Director of Infrastructure Operations at TuneCore Allen has been integral in building the company’s infrastructure team, says TuneCore