News BandLab enjoys global viral hit as Tkandz’ Now Or Never makes splash on Spotify NOW OR NEVER is Tkandz's breakout hit, debuting on top of both the Global and U.S Spotify Viral 50 earlier this week.
News Kid Harpoon named as Abbey Road’s first-ever Producer in Residence Newly created position forms part of Abbey Road’s broader strategy to “build a true home for music creativity and innovation”
Interviews Zebralution’s Konrad von Löhneysen talks independent distribution and the firm’s €100m-a-year revenue target MBW's World Leaders series meets Konrad von Löhneysen, Founder & CEO of Embassy of Music and Co-CEO of Zebralution
Analysis 3 things you might have missed about Daniel Ek’s decision to step back as Spotify CEO Daniel Ek says he's leaving the role of CEO of Spotify, but he's still going to be in the office...
News APAC lags world in premium streaming, but Japan a ‘driving force’ leading change, Luminate report says Globally, 82% of music and TV/movie streams come via paid subscription accounts; in the APAC region, that's just 62% reports Luminate
News AEG’s AXS expands into Singapore via majority acquisition of prominent ticketing firm SISTIC Through the partnership, AXS says it “will offer more diverse live events and activities in Singapore and the region.”
News Arif Mahmud promoted to General Counsel and SVP of Global Business Affairs at AWAL Mahmud is based in AWAL’s London office and will continue to report to Lonny Olinick, the company’s CEO
News Too Lost makes seven-figure investment into independent label Rebellion Records Label was co-founded by artist and CEO Michael Turner (PLVTINUM) and COO Daniel Nall
News Virgin Music strikes distribution deal with Ghana’s MiPROMO, expanding footprint in Africa MiPROMO handles digital and video distribution for Ghana artists, along with digital and video distribution, social media marketing, web publishing, branding and event activation.
News Lauren Wirtzer joins direct-to-fan music platform EVEN as Chief Operating Officer Lauren Wirtzer, who also spent time at Instagram, will oversee operations, partnerships and expansion at EVEN.
News Iconoclast partners with Vermillio to monitor use of Tony Bennett’s name, image, voice and likeness on gen-AI systems The collaboration will use Vermillio's TraceID technology to scan the internet and AI models for unlicensed uses of Bennett's likeness.
News Live Nation to issue $1.3bn in convertible bonds for debt refinancing The company plans to use the capital to repay or refinance existing debt and fund new venues
News Warner Chappell inks global publishing deal with indie label Rico o Muerto, co-founded by regional Mexican superstar Oscar Maydon Label was co-founded by Oscar Maydon and manager and songwriter Alexis 'Chachito' Fierro
News OpenAI’s Sora promises ‘unprecedented realism’ in AI-generated videos – talent giant WME just opted out its entire roster OpenAI notified talent agencies and studios that their copyrighted characters will be used by Sora unless the rights holders explicitly opt out
News Music superfans drive spending beyond concerts, merch and streaming, Vevo study reveals The annual Vevo Media Tracker found that 66% of fans would consider buying from brands advertising around music videos.
News Tuned Global acquires London-based AI audio search firm Figaro.ai Figaro’s technology makes music catalogs more searchable through automated tagging and content detection.
News BMG and Spotify ink new US direct publishing licensing deal Companies said that the deal is "designed to deliver greater value to songwriters and their teams".
News Isabel Garvey to exit as Chief Operating Officer of Warner Music UK Garvey joined Warner as COO in 2023 and was previously MD of London's legendary Abbey Road Studios