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
News Rob Stevenson joins 300 Entertainment as Partner, as Kevin Liles-led company focuses on ‘competing at the highest level’ "I’m looking forward to working with Kevin and the 300 team to craft a modern definition of what a record label is, and how best to support artists, today."
News Spotify says you can watch music videos and documentaries on its platform (you can’t). Are they on the way? "Watch music videos, documentaries, and exclusive video series, all from within the Spotify app."
News Pop Smoke was SoundCloud’s Top Artist this year. His music was streamed over 191.5m times on the platform in 2020 SoundCloud's Top Track was Lil Mosey's single Blueberry Faygo
News Liz Morentin named Head of Marketing and Communications at Ingrooves Music Group She most recently served as Executive Vice President of Communications for Paradigm Talent Agency
News Tileyard Music partners with Sentric Music Group for global publishing administration deal Tileyard Music is a management, publishing, and label with a roster including writers such as Steve Manovski and Marli Harwood
News The Rolling Stones choose BMG for neighboring rights, extend publishing deal BMG will collect royalties due for the performance of hits such as (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction, Jumpin Jack Flash and Start Me Up
News Downtown buys music catalog of Sia collaborator Chris Braide Deal covers Braide’s Sia co-writes including Big Girls Cry, Helium, Flames, Unstoppable and others
News Mary Megan Peer named new Chief Executive Officer of peermusic, as Ralph Peer II shifts to role of Executive Chair Ralph Peer II has led the company for the past 37 years
News Saban Music Group celebrates another Billboard Latin Airplay No.1 with Te Quiero Baby (I Love You Baby) by Chesca, Pitbull and Frankie Valli Haim Saban-backed company scores triple Billboard chart No.1 result – and impressive European airplay – with priority single
News Vevo partners with VIZIO to make music videos available on the company’s smart TVs VIZIO TV owners can now stream Vevo music videos
News Reservoir buys catalog of songwriter Bob Crewe, including hits by Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons Deal includes Crewe’s Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons singles including My Eyes Adored You, Walk Like A Man, and Big Girls Don’t Cry