News CEO of $20m-backed ‘social music’ startup Bkstg out, President also exits Scooter Braun-backed company confirms news to MBW with statement
News Virtual Reality music startup secures $2.5m funding to ‘forever change the music industry’ Former SoundCloud exec Dave Haynes joins company as advisor
News Viola Beach’s debut album is No.1 on the UK’s Official Chart 'What will now define Viola Beach... and what they will be remembered for, forever, is the music'
News Phil Thornton moves to Sony’s RCA Inspiration as SVP/GM RCA Inspiration just moved to Nashville under Provident Music Group
News Warner/Chappell was the USA’s No.1 Gold & Platinum publisher in June Brent Smith, lead singer of Shinedown, leads songwriters list
News Apple Music now in 60 countries Spotify is not, as it launches in South Korea Apple is now in 115 territories in total, with Spotify available in 60
News Marathon Artists co-founder Philippe Ascoli exits label 'Philippe needs to base himself out of Paris and leave his current responsibilities of chief creative officer'
News Paul Williams: ‘ASCAP will not rest until we fix consent decree issues’ 'ASCAP is going to keep fighting on your behalf for the reforms songwriters need in order to succeed now and in the future'
News It’s official: American songwriters ‘suffer massive blow’ in consent decree ruling ASCAP and BMI vow to jointly fight for publishers in the courts and Congress
News BMG acquires UK production music house Altitude Music 'Altitude's skilled and passionate team will now have the benefit of BMG's reach and resources worldwide'
News ‘Turbocharged’ streaming revenues now double download at Warner Streaming now generating over $2.5m a day for major, MBW estimates
Interviews Warner Music Group’s Steve Cooper: ‘Warner punches above its weight – without relying on pop fads’ Warner boss Steve Cooper on YouTube, Len Blavatnik, Spotify and his own future
News The rise and rise (and rise and rise and rise) of BBC 6 Music Radio station, led by Jeff Smith's music policy, is up almost 700% in a decade
News How to get music synced on TV: 5 essential tips from the masters Reps from BT Sport, Endemol, Sentric Music and more explain what a successful sync needs
News Why did the EC give Sony’s acquisition of Sony/ATV such an easy ride? 'There’s a heightened recognition by governmental regulators in Europe and the US that the music business is tough and getting tougher'
News Former ARIA, BMG and Warner exec Ed St John joins Valleyarm Digital board Exec was previously MD at BMG and CEO of Warner Music Australia
News SESAC and SUISA join forces for transatlantic licensing solution SUISA and SESAC’s joint database holds around 16 million documented works
News Two months after Warner sale, Chrysalis signs with Kobalt Label Services Deal comes hot on the heels of admin agreement with Blue Raincoat Songs