Interviews ‘We’ve always known music is essential to people’s lives, but this year we’ve felt that on a whole new level.’ Paul Robinson has worked for Warner for a quarter of a century – with his latest year one of his most challenging yet
News Andrew Davis appointed Executive Vice President and Global Chief Human Resources Officer at Sony Music Davis will be charged with leading SME’s global human resources function
News Songtrust and Secretly Publishing ink new administrative partnership Songtrust will administer the publisher’s full catalog for the world outside of the US and Canada
News Vivendi denies any wrongdoing as CEO Arnaud De Puyfontaine and Vincent Bolloré indicted in Italy over alleged market manipulation Universal Music Group parent issues statement
Interviews Atlantic Records’ Next Wave In The UK: ‘We’re putting our money where our mouth is.’ Austin Daboh says it's a new day for Atlantic Records UK
Interviews Troy Carter: ‘The music industry has to change the business model; it’s as simple as that.’ The Q&A founder and ex-Spotify exec joins the MBW podcast to talk independent artists – and the future of the business
News Ramon Alvarez-Smikle promoted to SVP, Head of Urban Digital Marketing at Interscope Exec was previously named Senior Director Digital and Content Marketing last year
News Troy Carter’s Q&A launches Venice Innovation Labs, including app that can read ‘sentiment analysis before songs are released’ "The launch of Venice Innovation Labs marks an important milestone for Q&A."
News Vevo Artists To Watch 2021: Olivia Dean, Holly Humberstone, Alfie Templeman, Kylie Morgan, Dylan Fuentes MBW has once again partnered with Vevo to showcase the company's carefully curated DSCVR Artists To Watch
News Sony Music UK names new beneficiaries for the UK Social Justice Fund Fund is part of the global Sony Music Group commitment to support communities and help address structural inequality
News As All I Want For Christmas Is You hits UK No.1, Hipgnosis backs fundraiser concert for Nordoff Robbins ‘The Stars Come Out To Sing At Christmas: A Virtual Christmas Concert With Songs, Carols And Festive Greetings’ to stream globally on Tuesday December 15
News Primary Wave buys stake in music publishing catalog and master recordings of Leo Sayer Deal includes hits such as Thunder In My Heart, Dreamin (a worldwide hit for Cliff Richard), Long Tall Glasses and Orchard Road
Analysis Blog Santa’s guide to tech companies: Who’s been naughty and who’s been nice to songwriters this year NMPA boss David Israelite on the tech platforms who've supported composers in 2020... and those who have been less beneficial
News Sharon Boyse promoted to SVP, International Operations and Society Relations at Sony/ATV Boyse oversees affiliate administration operation teams throughout the company
News Warner Chappell Music inks global deal with Africa-based music company Africori Deal will see Africori and Warner Chappell Music offer new opportunities for African artists
Analysis Blog The Great Royalties Hustle BigStar’s Nick Lawrence on why the royalties system is well past its sell-by date
News Christine Mosha appointed to Lead East Africa Region Marketing and Artist Development at Sony Music Mosha to build out artist roster and amplify international catalog across the region
Analysis Blog Why The Beatles, 56 years ago, were prototyping the kind of pop artist that 2020 demands There's no doubt 2020 was an innovative year for music and artists – but, says Dave Roberts, it owes a clear debt to 1964