Music Business News: North America
News Execs such as Tunji Balogun, Ben Mortimer, Nicole Wyskoarko, and Sam Riback are leaving UMG News The suit came to light days after Universal Music Group's Interscope Records sued Walker for more than USD $50 million. News The deal covers Vander Ark's publishing and recorded music catalogs, including the songs he wrote for The Verve Pipe. Interviews Loud And Live boss and grammy-winning producer turned promoter Nelson Albareda talks venues, brand partnerships, and the economics of Latin touring Analysis The latest Tim's Take from MBW founder, Tim Ingham News The notice of voluntary dismissal does not say whether they reached a settlement with Travis Scott or Sony Music. News Spotify Technology, groups four products – Portal, Confidence, Xirp, and Spotify for Backstage – under one name, with its own website. News The complaint alleges that Luxottica's brands set their social media videos to Warner-controlled music without a license and without paying Warner.