News BTS to leave Sony Music’s Columbia, confirms HYBE: ‘We look forward to our new chapter in partnership with Universal.’ BTS sign with Universal Music Group/Interscope for distribution and marketing in the United States
Analysis News Warner Music Group is worth $10bn more than it was a year ago Universal stays above $50 billion... as its rival's market worth goes gangbusters
News Cécile Rap-Veber named Chief Executive Officer at Sacem, David El Sayegh promoted to Deputy CEO Rap-Veber is the first woman to become CEO of Sacem since its creation in 1851
News Warner Chappell Music inks global publishing deal with British DJ, producer and songwriter Toddla T Toddla T has produced records for Stormzy, Headie One, AJ Tracey, Aitch, Stefflon Don and more
Interviews ‘I wake up every day and I don’t know what is going to happen. Life is never dull.’ MBW's latest World's Greatest Managers interview is with Stuart Camp, Ed Sheeran's main man and the founder of Grumpy Old Management
News Concord sponsors heavyweight category at A&R Awards Burgeoning global publisher adds backing to the most enjoyable night out in the UK industry's calendar
News What’s the UK’s problem with major record companies? And when will songwriters stop getting screwed by streaming? Louise Porter and Tim Ingham discuss the big music biz headlines on MBW's Talking Trends
News Liberty Media sells its stake in US radio giant iHeartMedia SEC filing reveals that Liberty sold 5,941,248 class A shares on October 5
News T-Pain joins advisory board at music licensing startup Slip.stream The artist and producer will release his royalty free collection of music, The Pizzle Pack 3, on October 29
News Roblox latest music move is a virtual version of dance festival Electric Daisy Carnival, featuring 50+ artists Festival will premiere in a new 'persistent experience' dedicated to music
News Spotify to let artists turn their profiles into ‘a virtual merch table’ with new Shopify partnership Artists can now use Shopify to manage and sell merch to fans via their artist profile
News Warner music launches new hip-hop label Asiatic Records to create ‘superstars in the genre’ The first artist to join the new label's roster is RAMENGVRL
Analysis News The name’s bonds. Music bonds. How the genius of Bowie bonds is making a comeback, 14 years after they went away
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?
Interviews ‘I would like to see the music industry develop a more positive relationship with technology companies.’ Mary Megan Peer discusses lessons learned across her career, how to run a successful publishing company, and a few big picture issues
News Angela Barkan and Cyndi Lynott promoted to Senior Vice President roles at BMG Barkan promoted to SVP, Marketing on the east coast, Cyndi Lynott promoted to SVP, Marketing on the west coast
News Confirmed: Kobalt sells catalog to new KKR venture, Chord, for $1.1 billion Chord brings together KKR with Dundee Partners, the investment office of the Hendel family
News 6 of the most innovative digital music platforms you might not have heard of… from around the world A round-up of some of the most forward-thinking digital platforms across gaming, social media and fitness that Tuned Global counts as partners