Music Business News: Asia

‘The music industry’s shift to digital in Japan appears to be gaining traction.’

Line Music's Misaki Iki talks MBW through the Japanese market – and its future possibilities

Tencent ups investment in Spotify rival Gaana, as music streaming service raises $40m in new debt financing

News follows previous raise from Tencent in September 2020

Indian Music Industry launches country’s first International Top 20 Singles Chart based on streaming data

Data will be aggregated from Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music

Sherry Tan joins Warner Music Group as its head of recorded music business in Mainland China

Warner Music China is home to a variety of artists including Tia Ray, Kelly Yu, Fiona Sit, Vava and Lizzy Wang

Amusica Songs Management joins independent licensing agency IMPEL

Israel-based Amusica Songs Management is a division of Aroma Music

‘When artists become entrepreneurs, their thinking changes; they understand the economics of the music business.’

Tarsame Mittal, one of India's most successful managers and music entrepreneurs, talks to MBW

Warner Music expands hip-hop imprint JUUICE across Greater China

Bohan Phoenix named as latest signing

Universal Music India and Capitol Records team up on Jason Derulo re-work of Tesher’s global hit Jalebi Baby

Two Universal companies have jointly signed a global deal with Tesher