News Martin Bandier promises songwriters ‘significant increase’ in Pandora cash Sony/ATV boss sends note to publisher's clients
Analysis News Major label A&R spend has shot up in the UK. So why are old artists dominating this week’s chart? James Bay, Jess Glynne and Years & Years keep 2015 young
Analysis Blog Is Martin Bandier fighting for songwriters, himself – or both? The MBW Review: a complex new era is dawning for music publishing
News Watch out Spotify: Now Universal has its own ex-Clinton lobbyist Eric Berman joins UMG in public affairs role
News Pandora strikes direct US licensing deal with Sony/ATV Martin Bandier says landmark deal will result in better rates for songwriters
News Imagem signs new global publishing deal with Kaiser Chiefs Band first signed to publisher in 2008 via Rondor acquisition
News Who spends more on A&R: Record labels or music publishers? The two figures may be closer than you think
Analysis News Labels generated 50% less money than live for UK economy last year Recorded music contributed £615m to GVA - live was over £900m
Analysis News ‘Free’ streaming income tumbles in Italy – yet music market grows 25% Downloads rise 3%, subscriptions up by 99% but physical rules
News Napster expands into Canada with $1 three-month deal Service has 3m paying subscribers around the world
News Sony strikes deal with live concert recording specialist Set.fm First gig to benefit will be Bomba Estereo
News Ministry Of Sound launches free music streaming app 'This is an app for people who don't have hours to spend searching for the latest tracks'
News Sony signs 6-year deal with Syco as ‘brilliant’ Simon Cowell is honoured Doug Morris, David Cameron, Jason Iley and more pay tribute
News Pandora becomes instant talk radio giant with Serial podcast deal Serial averages around 2.2m downloads per episode