Music Business News: Japan

The major labels’ revenues grew by $1bn in 2017. But who had the biggest year?

Streaming revenues jumped by $1.4bn across Sony, Universal and Warner

Sony is technically the biggest music company in the world (but it’s a bit of a stretch)

Why Fate/Grand Order messes up any hope of a like-for-like comparison between Sony and Universal

Sony Music generated $3.8bn in 2017, as streaming revenues jumped 33%

Streaming generated more than $1.5bn for major record company over last year

Deezer expands into Japan with HiFi audio offering

Exclusive partnerships with Onkyo & Pioneer and Yamaha

Sony Music streaming revenues top $1bn in first nine months of 2017

Streaming accounted for 49% of all sales in quarter ending September 2017

The 2017 music streaming cash bonanza: How the major labels stack up

The majors will generate $5bn from streaming this year - but who's king of the jungle?

The Orchard expands as it hires Ken Seki as Director, Japan

Ex-MTV and Marvel exec appointed in newly-created position at distribution company

Harry Styles helps push Sony Music revenues up 11%, as downloads claim just 13% of firm’s sales

Streaming revenues jump 22% and claim 39% of Sony labels' overall revenues