Music Business News: Japan
News Major's Japan-based music division to start pressing discs just outside Tokyo News Recently-promoted exec talks China, international, and "very aggressive" acquisition strategy Analysis UMG claims a 44% share of format's revenues in opening three months of 2017 Analysis Streaming was up over 40% at US$ constant currency - with recorded revenues growing News Streaming growth fails to offset unfavorable currency exchange News And The Chainsmokers aren't helping matters, either... Interviews UMJ President and CEO Naoshi Fujikura speaks exclusively to MBW Analysis News Market generates more than $2bn, with download holding and streaming up 61%