Music Business News: North America

‘Independent and self-distributed artists will continue to erode the market dominance of Universal, Sony and Warner.’

Downtown CCO Tracy Maddux on the firm's investment strategy, and his predictions for the independent artist sector...

Music’s bond adventure continues, as SESAC and Hipgnosis both launch nine-figure offerings

SESAC used the money raised to buy Audio Network; Hipgnosis' bonds will be priced next week. Both deals involve Blackstone.

As live music bounces back after lockdown, Spotify dips a toe into concert ticket business

Spotify tests concert ticket sales direct to fans

Dalia Ganz joins Warner Records as SVP, Digital Marketing

Exec joins Warner Records following 17 years with The Walt Disney Company

Island Records Promotes Steven Rowen to SVP, Head of International Marketing

Rowen will continue to lead global marketing strategies across the Island roster

Warner Music Canada inks exclusive worldwide distribution deal with indie label Chaos Club Digital

Chaos Club Digital is a Vancouver-based music and technology company

After raising $34m, beatBread strikes 11 new distributor partnerships across North America, Europe and Africa

Company inks 'white label agreements' with 11 music distributors

Deezer to expand in Germany via partnership with broadcaster RTL

Spotify rival looking to employ the same strategy it used in Brazil, Deezer’s No.2 market