News BMG nabs share in Whigfield’s Saturday Night as it buys Italy’s Off Limits Rights company swoops for Italy's Off Limits
News Sony Music profits jump as streaming income rises Garth Brooks, Pink Floyd and AC/DC boost major's revenues
Analysis News Major labels keep 73% of Spotify premium payouts – report But in terms of net profit, labels take just €0.26, says SNEP
News Why would an artist quit the music biz in 2015? 'I personally found myself not liking who I'd become'
Analysis News Streaming overtakes iTunes in France – but music market falls 5.3% Streaming revenues leap up 35% as downloads fall 14%
News UK’s Jockey Club Live secures Kylie Minogue and Kaiser Chiefs shows Tickets cost £25 for summer shows
News BMG acquires Tipping Music in France, including Ben L’Oncle Soul catalogue L'Oncle Soul's debut album is three-time platinum in market
News Universal ties with South Africa’s TLC Marketing 'This will bring us access to up-and-coming local African artists'
Analysis News Sweden’s recorded music market falls as CD sales plummet Income from CD sales fell by a massive 38%
News Peter Gabriel signs catalogue deal with Universal’s Caroline International Gabriel released his latest album through UMG division
News Music doesn’t feature in The Pirate Bay’s Top 100 most popular torrents Movies take 50% share of list, TV shows 33%
News Spinefarm signs Airbourne and Anti-Flag for the world Deal reunites Jonas Nachsin with Roadrunner act
News Warner Music acquires Poland’s oldest record label for €1.9m State-owned label owns more than 30,000 recordings
News Razor & Tie signs with International Solutions for new projects in EU IS will effectively act as EU office for US indie
News DMA’s sign with Infectious, Mom + Pop and I OH YOU Group rejected $1m advance from a major label
News Sony Music to distribute Red Bull Records worldwide outside Japan 'Expanding our relationship was the next logical step'
Analysis The world’s biggest music stars: Who’s faking it on Twitter? Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga under the spotlight
News The Backstreet Boys have sold more albums than The Beatles in Canada in past 20 years Shania Twain has bestselling album in country since 1995