Music Business News: United States

ie:music hires Leander Gloversmith, signs pop-punk stars Neck Deep

Based in London, Gloversmith will also operate from ie:music’s LA HQ

Live Nation buys event marketing company Neste

The acquisition will see the formation of Neste Live!

Universal fully acquires Ingrooves Music Group

UMG will gain sole control of the firm's approximate 2% market share in the United States

Michael Lynton expected to join Warner Music Group’s Board of Directors as Chairman

Ex-Sony Entertainment executive invited into Warner by Len Blavatnik for non-Exec role

TIDAL lets users mute artists and tracks

Tracks and artists can be blocked from appearing in My Mix and Artist and Track Radio playlists

Universal just had ‘the best year for any music company ever’

Major makes bullish claim at Los Angeles Grammy event

Universal Music Group is being valued at $42bn – and could ignite a major label sales frenzy

The sale of up to 50% of UMG could tempt Sony and Warner to consider their options

Scott Cohen is joining Warner – but what’s the plan?

The Orchard co-founder is being brought in to WMG by Max Lousada