News Robert Ashcroft named CEO of PRS, STIM and GEMA’s joint EU licensing hub Exec will also retain role as CEO of PRS
News Kobalt signs publishing deal with UK’s F Block Music Studios Hank Hughes on the lookout for up-and-coming songwriters
News Apple Music boasts ‘millions’ of users, 15k artists sign up to Connect 'Millions' also listening to Beats 1, says Tim Cook
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News Audio streaming volume grows 127% in Canada – but YouTube is king Video streams up 56% to 8.4bn in the country
News Communion signs with UMG’s Caroline International, exits Island deal Indie was issued through Universal UK's Island for three years
News Spotify combats Apple Music with new ‘Discover Weekly’ feature Platform will serve up a playlist based on your tastes - and that of similar fans
News Sony delves into archives for merch store – with duvet covers on the way Columbia, RCA and Johnny Cash available at launch
News New CEO for Beatport as SFX restructures weeks before going private Company expected to come off stock market on Friday
News Grooveshark co-founder Josh Greenberg found dead at 28 Exec's mother said 'he was excited about new things'
Analysis News Norway record industry up 7% as streaming claims 81% of market Physical sales rise slightly in Scandinavian region
News Can social media ‘influencers’ do a better job than label A&Rs? Connor Franta teams up with entertainment execs to launch compilations
News Online music pirates could face 10 years in jail in the UK Those who score 'large-scale financial gain' from torrenting targeted
News UMPG launches ‘one-click advance’ service for songwriters No fees charged for money taken out against due royalties
News WANTED: ‘Intelligent, charismatic and courageous leader’ to fight for independent labels in America Rich Bengloff steps down after eight years at helm of A2IM
News Coda Agency expands to ‘continue upwards trajectory’ Five new vacancies open up at live music firm