News Charley Bezer joins Cosa Nostra PR as firm expands into US market Respected former Live Nation UK PR head will run operation from LA
News Greg Kurstin launches JV with Sony/ATV, extends publishing deal Kurstin has worked with Adele, Sia, Liam Gallagher and Pink
News US recorded music industry revenues grew 15% in first half of 2017 RIAA figures show paid streaming up 61% overall year-on-year
News Entertainment One promotes Michael Olsen to EVP, Operations and Business & Legal Affairs Prior to eOne, Olsen served as CEO at indie music labels Sheridan Square Entertainment, Artemis Records, V2 Records and the Indieblu Music Group
News Revealed: The finalists of The A&R Awards 2017 in association with Abbey Road Studios Who's up for a gong on November 1?
News Fraser T Smith inks worldwide publishing admin deal with Kobalt Producer/writer has worked with Adele, Stormzy, Craig David and many more
News Spotify hires Rakesh Patel to head up company’s sales force in the UK Patel formerly worked at Auto Trader as Advertising Director
Analysis Blog How Streaming Music Platforms Can Last and Grow MixCloud's Nikhil Shah on building a sustainable streaming music service - and not over-spending
News The Prodigy sign worldwide deal with BMG for new album in 2018 Record will be released on band's own label via BMG across the globe
News Music licensing platform Ricall’s assets up for sale following liquidation Company raised £12m and spent £6m developing its dynamic online marketplace
Interviews Faith Newman: ‘I’d still like to see more women in positions of power’ Faith Newman discusses her career at Def Jam, major label years and role at growing US publisher Reservoir
News LAB Records signs worldwide deal with Warner’s ADA in 10th anniversary year New records from Martin Luke Brown, Áine Cahill, Vistas, SHOR and VUKOVI on the way
News UPDATE: Dramatico now WON’T be struck off following new accounts filing British company found success with artists such as Katie Melua and Caro Emerald
Analysis Spotify must now show songwriters the respect they deserve – or risk a backlash Why now is the perfect time for Daniel Ek's business to finally give composers credit
News Slacker Radio sells for $50m months after laying off 25% of staff LiveXMedia swoops for Pandora rival and vows to "leverage cutting-edge technologies to create fan-first content and programming"
Analysis Blog The Future of Radio: Time for Broadcasters to Embrace Digital SoundExchange's Michael Huppe explains why radio must "move to digital – and all that entails"
News Rhett Akins chalks up 7 non-stop years on the US Country Airplay chart Warner/Chappell-signed writer celebrates rare milestone with current No.1 hit
News Sony/ATV promotes Dan Nelson to SVP, International in London Exec will report into Guy Henderson at major publisher