Analysis Blog 5 key takeaways from IFPI’s Global Music Report 2019 IFPI released its Global Music Report 2019 today (April 2)
News Behind Billie Eilish: Songwriter brother Finneas O’Connell on the duo’s unique recording process Finneas O'Connell explains how Eilish's album achieved a rare intimacy
News Deezer launches new channel featuring K-Pop-focused editorial playlists Chanel will focus on K-Pop and its subgenres
News Atlantic Records, Drake, Rihanna pay tribute to ‘inspiring’ Nipsey Hussle "Words can not express our sadness. Nipsey was not only one of the greatest artists we worked with but an amazing father and leader in his community."
News SoundCloud rolls out new iOS profile configuration New configuration was announced in a blog post today (April 2)
News AWAL signs worldwide deal with UK-based independent label B-Unique Liimo and Patrick Martin are the first two artists signed through this new partnership
News There were 255m paid streaming users in 2018 – driving a 9.7% rise in global recorded music revenues to $19.1bn 2018 marked the global recorded music market's fourth consecutive year of growth, says IFPI
News Nate Albert named Executive Vice President of A&R at Warner Bros Records 'As we continue to expand our global A&R presence, Nate comes to us with a musician’s unique sensibility and a brilliant ear for authentic, compelling artists.'
News Reservoir launches Nashville office, hires John Ozier as Executive Vice President of Creative Ozier joins Reservoir following a six-year tenure at olé
News AWAL inks worldwide deal with singer-songwriter Millie Turner The singer-songwriter released her debut track Underwater in 2017
Analysis News Billie Eilish proves that young people WILL stream blockbuster albums… when they’re encouraged to do so Average listener of album on day one listened through 81% of 14-track album
News RIAA hires Jackie Jones as Vice President, Artist & Industry Relations Jones was previously Director of Music and Talent for CMT in Nashville
News Warner/Chappell Music officially reveals new leadership duo of Guy Moot and Carianne Marshall Execs will report to Warner Music Group CEO, Steve Cooper
Blog ‘The EU Copyright Directive creates a fairer partnership between creators and big tech.’ CISAC's Gadi Oron on what the Copyright Directive means for creators’ relationship with big tech
News Kate Shepherd named MD, Entertainment Programming, Warner Music UK Exec joins Warner Music from Ridley Scott Entertainment Group
News Mixcloud Select subscription service adds new features and creators Service was launched in December 2018