Music Business News: United States

Reservoir signs multi-Platinum-selling songwriter Dave Bassett

Bassett has written major hits for the likes of Rachel Platten and Elle King

SESAC’s US radio deal hailed as ‘historic benchmark’ for new era of broadcast royalties

Universal Music Publishing and the NMPA give their take on crucial rates decision

‘You’ve got to work at songwriting 7 days a week. There’s no such thing as writer’s block.’

Lamont Dozier is a legend. You could learn a lot from him.

Pandora lost $407m in the first half of 2017 – and continues to shed listeners

The challenge facing the firm's new investors is sharpened as active users fall to lowest point in more than 3 years

Sia leaves Sony deal to sign worldwide agreement with Warner’s Atlantic

Australian star readies Christmas-themed album for release this year

Harry Styles helps push Sony Music revenues up 11%, as downloads claim just 13% of firm’s sales

Streaming revenues jump 22% and claim 39% of Sony labels' overall revenues

Kobalt signs lease for ‘technologically advanced’ 23,000 square foot New York office

Rights management company will relocate from 220 West 42nd Street in Midtown

Eleven Seven Label Group promotes Jackie Kajzer to SVP, Promotions

Exec will look after Eleven Seven Music and Better Noise Records