News BPI backs MBW’s UK-focused A&R Awards, as event sells out (again) The ceremony has now completely (as in, completely) sold out, for the fourth year in a row
News CTS Eventim expands into Russia with acquisition of promoter Talent Concert International Founding duo will continue to manage TCI’s business and retain a stake in the company
Interviews ‘Songwriters have a challenging life. It’s a certain kind of grind that we really understand.’ Pulse Music Group co-founders Scott Cutler and Josh Abraham talk to MBW about their growth over 10 years
News YouTube and Hulu executives join Troy Carter’s Q&A Appointments follow other recent hires from Amazon, Universal and Paradigm
Interviews ‘If we want to build value in this industry, we have to tell the real stories of how music is made.’ Genius' Director of Content Elizabeth Milch discusses music industry bugbears and addresses the Google dispute
News Nuclear Blast bolsters leadership team in Europe with appointment of Antje Lange & Jens Prueter Prueter to lead A&R for Europe and Lange to become Chief Operating Officer
News Sylvain Gazaignes promoted to General Manager of BMG France Exec first joined BMG France in 2011 as A&R Manager
News Spotify launches Premium Family Plan in India for equivalent of $2.50 a month Launch follows recent slate of updates to Family plan
Analysis News The major labels are starting to find life tougher in Sweden. Is this a wake-up call for the future? Independent artists continue to rise – as first-party playlists take control in crucial market
News Spotify users can now combine music and podcasts on playlists 'It’s as easy as making a playlist full of music.'
News Katie Vinten launches Black Diamond Artist Management Roster includes Justin Tranter, Zach Skelton, Caroline Pennell, and Boy Matthews
News Symphonic names music industry veteran Brandon Hixon as Head of newly-created Black Music Division Former Columbia Records exec has more than 20 years' experience in the global hip-hop business
News Grammy-nominated songwriter and producer Busbee dies aged 43 LA-based hit producer and songwriter has five No.1 singles to his credit
News Concord buys rock label Victory Records and sister company Another Victory Publishing The acquisition includes approximately 4,500 master recordings and 3,500 compositions
News SoundCloud’s Chris Blackburn joins Global’s DAX US as VP for Sales and Business Development Exec was previously SoundCloud's Head of Global Sales and Partnerships