Music Business News: Germany

As SoundCloud, valued at $300m, books an uncertain future… could a major label have rescued it?

MBW learns details of new deal - and they've got industry fans concerned

‘In Germany, we take chances with artists – no matter where they’re from’

Universal Music's CEO of Central Europe, Frank Briegmann, on his home territory's evolution

Warner/Chappell grows market share in Germany by 6.6% amid rise of hip-hop

Sony/ATV loses 4% share as UMPG and BMG both make gains amid hip-hop's rise

After laying off 173 employees, does SoundCloud really have a ‘path to profitability’?

How much difference will the company's dramatic downsizing really make to its bottom line?

SoundCloud slashes 40% of staff as financial reality hits hard

London and San Fran offices to be closed in dramatic cost-cutting

How homegrown hip-hop is ‘exploding’ in Germany – and creating mainstream chart stars

How the likes of Banger Musik are changing the face of the German pop charts

Dan Waite named MD of Eleven Seven Label Group in Europe

E7LG now has fully staffed offices in New York, Los Angeles, London and Berlin.

Reservoir acquires Century Media’s publishing catalogue

Over 9,000 copyrights snapped up as part of deal, taking Reservoir to more than 100,000