News Apple Music has topped 36m subscribers worldwide, adding 6m in under five months Apple has added 6m subscribers over the past five months
Analysis News Warner streaming revenue jumped 43% in 2017, as total recorded music sales topped $3bn Warner's 12-month recorded music revenue tops $3bn as streaming contributes $1.4bn
News Sony hires ‘innovative and visionary leader’ Dasha Smith Dwin as EVP and Global HR Chief Exec will report into CEO Rob Stringer and COO Kevin Kelleher
News Big Deal Music Group promotes Ashley Alexander, Laila Bengharsa, Amber Packer and Mary Margaret Rogers Kenny MacPherson's company promotes from within
News Spotify adds songwriter credits to desktop platform – and they’re coming to mobile Company finally backs up 'Secret Genius' initiative by making writers... not so secret
Analysis News Sony Music generated $3.8bn in 2017, as streaming revenues jumped 33% Streaming generated more than $1.5bn for major record company over last year
News Rob Harvey out at Spotify as it consolidates artist and label marketing teams Former Universal Music veteran leaves after 14 months in the job
News YouTube explains why some artists on its platform are asked to sign ‘non-disparagement’ agreements They do exist, says firm - but they're certainly not common
News Concord Music acquires Tams-Witmark Music Library Acquisition adds to Rodgers & Hammerstein buyout from last year
News SOCAN paid out over $240m in 2017 – but warns ‘remuneration from digital music must be corrected’ Average streaming payout across the year was just USD $32, according to body
News Ingrooves signs distribution deal with Latin music startup Talento Uno Deal represents Ingrooves' commitment to bringing its distribution and marketing services to independent partners focused on finding global opportunities
News Warner Music Group launches record company in the Middle East Label to be headed by Moe Hamzeh who joins from Beirut-based video streaming platform, m.media
News Pandora axes more staff, restructures in bid to cut costs Company lost over $400m in the first nine months of last year
News Reservoir signs multi-Grammy winner James Fauntleroy to global publishing deal Bruno Mars and Kendrick Lamar collaborator signs with Donna Caseine in firm's A&R team
News Jenifer Mallory promoted to EVP, International of Sony Music Exec will report to Rob Stringer as well as US label heads
News Sony and Tencent launch a record label together in Asia Liquid State was launched in Hong Kong this week
News 100 artists revealed for Sound City 2018 Venues also announced for the upcoming showcase festival in Liverpool
News Sony/ATV signs worldwide publishing deal with Luke Laird Agreement covers 23 Billboard #1 hits for artists including Luke Bryan, Jon Pardi, Thomas Rhett and Blake Shelton