Music Business News: North America

A US District Court judge has ruled that UMG had 'wide discretion' in negotiating royalty rates with Spotify

BMI press release confirms impending deal, so long as PRO's board approves transaction

Project launched in partnership between Sony Music Entertainment, Legacy Recordings and AI company Vermillio

SPOT to introduce what it calls 'new policies to better support those most dependent on streaming revenues as part of their livelihood'.

The collaboration aims to take advantage of AMPED’s distribution network to enhance Vydia's physical releases.

Released in 1995, 'Dear Mama' was the lead single off of 'Me Against The World'

On layoffs at Warner Music Group and BMG, and an upcoming cost savings program at Universal Music Group

Maddux has served as CCO for Downtown since October 2020