Music Business News: Japan

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

Sony Music to start manufacturing its own vinyl for the first time in nearly 30 years

Major's Japan-based music division to start pressing discs just outside Tokyo

Rob Stringer sets out his vision for Sony Music leadership

Recently-promoted exec talks China, international, and "very aggressive" acquisition strategy

The major labels are now earning $150 from streaming every single second

UMG claims a 44% share of format's revenues in opening three months of 2017

Why Sony Music’s 2016 numbers are healthier than they first appear

Streaming was up over 40% at US$ constant currency - with recorded revenues growing