News Artist streaming revolt: Former Universal Germany boss thinks modern record labels ‘keep disproportionate amount of income’ Motor Music posts blog in support of protesting artists in Germany
News Downtown-owned DashGo expands into the UK with new hire Charlie Dilks Exec hired as Managing Director UK
News Judge dismisses Peloton’s antitrust counterclaim against music publishers Exercise giant alleged that the NMPA “coordinated to collectively negotiate licenses in violation of antitrust laws”
Interviews ‘The music industry’s relationship with tech has been less than optimal. We’re here to improve that.’ Zach Katz and Shara Senderoff discuss their startup-surveying, Scooter Braun-backed venture
News Schubert Music, best known as a publisher, launches 10 record labels, inks Orchard deal Each label will specialize in specific genres, from Alternative to Pop, Dance and Post-Punk to Latin
News Kenyan afro-pop stars Sauti Sol ink exclusive deal with Universal Music Africa 'One of the most innovative and creative groups to have broken through from Africa in recent years.'
News Music Sales changes name to Wise Music Group, signs Ólafur Arnalds and Evan Dando of The Lemonheads Name change is also reflected in the various office titles worldwide
News Symphonic Distribution enters physical distribution space in partnership with AMPED Symphonic’s physical distribution operation is helmed by Kevin Hopper and Nick Gordon
News UK Competition Authority tells StubHub to ‘fix concerns’ or face legal action CMA identifies problems that could mean ticketing firm is breaking consumer law
News Over half of us listen to fewer albums than we did 5 -10 years ago (report) Only 9% of 8,000 people surveyed favor albums
News UK rapper Avelino teams with Cooking Vinyl Publishing to launch new company, Sync Music Ltd Business was formed with artist's management team of Gautier Mukuna and Rowland Ashitey
News Confirmed: Rusty Gaston named CEO, Sony/ATV Nashville as major publisher expands in Music City Sony/ATV has also acquired THiS Music
News DOJ says that ‘Live Nation broke promises to the American people’ as court enters judgment that modifies and extends consent decree 'Amended decree reimburses the American people millions of dollars,' says United States Department of Justice
News After suing Spotify for mistreatment, independent music company files 10 copyright infringement lawsuits against YouTube, Apple and others Apple, Google, YouTube, Amazon, SoundCloud, Pandora, Deezer, 7digital, iHeartradio and Rhapsody named as defendants
News Article 13 binned by UK Government as Brexit looms UK Government 'has no plans' to implement EU Copyright Directive
Analysis News Grammys 2020 TV audience fell by over a million viewers versus last year, as just 5.4% of 18-to-49-year-olds tuned in That's the lowest percentage in key age bracket of all time
News Lewis Capaldi signs global neighbouring rights deal with Kobalt Artist was previously represented by PPL