Interviews ‘The world could use more strong and thoughtful music visionaries’ Steve Bartels discusses the culture at UMG, the role of a major in 2017 and why he's optimistic for the future
Analysis News Apple Music’s growth is getting faster… but it can’t quite keep up with Spotify Apple added 7m subs in the prior 6 months - but Spotify added 10m
News Gary Kelly promoted to EVP and Chief Revenue Officer at Interscope Geffen A&M Exec joined Interscope in 2010 as Head Of Sales
News Sony RED’s distribution operation folded into The Orchard in worldwide consolidation Sony RED in the US becomes RED MUSIC, offering services outside of distribution
Analysis News ‘Independent music companies are most at risk from dangers of safe harbour’ WIN's Alison Wenham kicks off a series of features from the independent community looking at safe harbour laws
Interviews ‘A lot of artists in the old days were bullied. And I hate bullies.’ Bill Curbishley, legendary manager of The Who, speaks about his life to MBW
News Serge Acker and PJ Dulay join OCL – Andy Heath named Chairman London-born company takes wraps off Totem technology
News Warner/Chappell’s YouTube royalties will now be handled by SACEM in Europe Publisher appears to have pulled rights from ICE to sign up with Paris-based society
Analysis News Concord’s $500m+ Imagem buy marks the birth of a major player in music The whopping pricetag is one of the biggest in music business history
News UMPG appoints JW Beekman as Chief Financial Officer Exec succeeds Michael Sammis, who takes the top job at UPPM
News Concord Bicycle Music acquires Imagem Music Group Concord's publishing catalogue will now control more than 380,000 copyrighted works
Blog News ‘The major labels are spending big on data. Indies must turn to tech to compete’ Absolute Label Services' Simon Wills on the company's new AI tool, and the importance of smart data
News SoundCloud’s Stephen Bryan headed to YouTube, say sources MBW is hearing that SoundCloud's CCO is on his way to join Lyor Cohen
News Arcade Fire pull catalogue from UMG/Merge to sign new deal with Sony Are Sony UK boss Jason Iley's fingerprints on the contract?
News Warner sells flurry of copyrights as indie divestment process heads towards finish line Buzzcocks, Hot Chip, Neil Finn and Tom Waits albums have all found new homes in recent weeks
Analysis News Why Universal is like ‘cheese puffs’ – and could be headed for an IPO What is Vincent Bollore ultimately going to do with Vivendi's most prized asset?
News Polydor hires respected urban music tastemaker Manny Norté Norté will be working with Polydor’s urban department across A&R, marketing and promotions
News Sony merges The Orchard and Red Essential in UK market Jason Iley says combined company's offering will be "unparalleled in the UK"