Music Business News: Global

Martin Garrix signs major label deal with Sony

Garrix leaves behind his deal with indie Spinnin'

Warner is first major to license streaming video platform Vadio

Vadio provides a music video platform to streaming audio services

Pressure builds on freemium model as Deezer launches paid-only in the US

Users offered 30-day free trial

Vivendi’s Vincent Bollore to step down as Canal Plus TV Chairman – report

Bollore became Chairman of Canal Plus nine months ago

After artists slam DMCA, now YouTube faces Safe Harbour heat in Europe

European Parliamentarians demand clarification; International Artist Organisation (IAO) demands transparency

Beatles lyrics coming to a mug near you‏ after Sony/ATV deal

Merchandise firm Epic Rights secures deal with Sony/ATV

Sixx:A.M hit back at YouTube: ‘Where’s the response from Larry Page?’

LA band accuse YouTube of inaction

Twitter invests $70m in SoundCloud two years after walking away from $1bn deal

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey confirms the news