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
News Apple Music now in 114 countries as it launches in Israel for $5 a month Apple Music now available in 54 more countries than Spotify
News Sony moves RCA Inspiration label into Nashville-based Provident Music Group Label is home to Donnie McClurkin and more
Analysis Sony just became a music giant again – but at what price for songwriters? If songwriters aren't paid enough by streaming services, their fate may now be sealed
News Sony veteran Adam Lekach joins PledgeMusic as SVP, Marketing Exec moves over from Kemado Media Group
News Why Exclusives Are Terrible for Fans, Artists, and the Streaming Music Business Dj Skee weighs in on one of the biggest topics around in digital music
News Warner, impressed by Vevo’s ‘new vision’, confirms licensing deal 'We're pleased to have built a flexible and mutually beneficial relationship'
News Emma Greengrass named MD of Wildlife Entertainment in London Exec leaves Universal's Caroline International after three years
News Sony’s $750m buyout of Sony/ATV has been cleared in Europe Game-changing acquisition looks to be a done deal
News Universal combines playlist and compilations strategy as it rebrands UMTV 'This will allow us to capitalise on the exciting and emerging opportunities within this new age of streaming'
News Frank Ocean… brought to you by Apple Music After Drake, it appears Apple has nailed another monster exclusive
News SESAC launches ‘linking’ tool to speed up revenue for publishers App links together songwriter data with recordings information
News Live Nation’s net profit doubles in Q2 as revenues jump above $2bn Ticketmaster contributes $443m as concerts generates $1.7bn
Analysis Blog UK record labels: You’ll miss supermarket support when it’s gone As Michael Mulligan leaves Tesco, what now for labels' relationship with the major grocers?
News Mike Jbara leaves Warner after 20 years to head up HD music firm MQA High def audio firm welcomes former WEA and ADA exec as CEO