Music Business News: North America

‘I got crumbled into little pieces and then I rebuilt, and through the rebuilding, I became fearless.’

World's Greatest Songwriters: MoZella

SoundCloud launches fifth edition of ‘First on SoundCloud’ featuring Che Lingo, Christelle Bofale, Shenseea & Object Blue

Campaignspotlights emerging talent on the platform

AWAL signs global deal with Alaina Castillo & Chosen People

Artist was named as the US representative for Spotify’s global artist program, RADAR

UMPG signs Surfaces to exclusive, global co-publishing deal

Duo is made up of Forrest Frank and Colin Padalecki

Primary Wave takes equity interest in podcast production studio, Audio Up

Company is led by founder and CEO Jared Gutstadt

Michael Rapino talks cost-cutting, fan-less concerts, and pressing pause on Live Nation’s big Mexico deal

The five things you need to know about the live giant's Q1 earnings

Spotify hires former HBO exec Eve Konstan as General Counsel

Horacio Gutierrez: "[Eve's] extensive experience in the media industry and her proven leadership skills will be a great asset to the company!"

Scooter Braun is a songwriter now, with credit on new Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber single

Braun is credited on Stuck With U, and has previously gotten a songwriting nod on Justin Bieber's Purpose