News SOCAN revenues grew 7% in 2017 as it paid out over $220m to songwriters and publishers Pay-outs to music creator and publisher members rose CAN $6m (US $5m)
Interviews ‘You get the best out of an artist if you treat them like a partner, rather than someone who is subservient.’ Empire founder Ghazi Shami explains how his business is competing successfully with major labels
News ATM Artists founder Amy Thomson launches one-week crash course in the music business Mind Your Own Business arrives in London on October 22
Blog News ‘People in the music business often do and say cruel things in order to elevate themselves. Avoid these people.’ Jamie Hartman - co-writer of Rag N Bone Man's Human - gives advice to his younger self
Analysis News After revenues dropped last year, can Napster really compete in the streaming music space? US company turned over $172.4m last year, down from $208.1m in 2016
News SoundCloud brings emerging talent initiative to Europe Little Simz amongst six independent artists to receive support
Interviews Lyor Cohen: ‘I’ve always had the gift of being self-assured.’ One of the most talked about execs of all time on the industry... and himself
News Spencer Lee appointed MD of peermusic in Asia Pacific Former Deputy CEO of CASH heads up independent publisher in region
News Symphonic Distribution hires Jakub Alexander from Ghostly International Exec has worked with Grammy nominated Tycho, Com Truise, and Shigeto
News YouTube Music goes fully live in 17 markets – including the US, UK and Canada Google platform says it has 'aggressive goals' for growth this year
News Universal Music Group expands content agreement with All Def Media Deal includes developing long and short-form video content, live events and social media content
News Artist managers applaud Sony’s Spotify equity payout policy “This is a progressive move which we hope to see reflected more widely in the industry"
News Warner launches new frontline label group under Elektra brand Elektra Music Group will be topped by Mike Easterlin and Gregg Nadel
News The major labels could block Spotify’s expansion into India due to direct licensing fallout Universal, Sony and Warner are "seriously considering" move in response to Spotify's direct licensing
News Elektra founder Jac Holzman unveils new venture, Cosmic Ringtones & Sonic Realms… Your Universe Is Calling Its the 21st century successor to the groundbreaking Authentic Sound Effects albums
News Sir Lucian Grainge: ‘We must keep listening to new ideas through young ears.’ Why the whistle test means a great deal to the boss of Universal Music Group
Interviews DEAG at 40: ‘We’re like an armada, ploughing through the sea.’ CMO Detlef Kornett talks us through the history of a live music giant
Analysis Sony Music isn’t Robin Hood – it’s being much smarter than that Why Sony's generosity is a strategic play in light of growing artist power