Music Business News: United States

‘Songwriters have a challenging life. It’s a certain kind of grind that we really understand.’

Pulse Music Group co-founders Scott Cutler and Josh Abraham talk to MBW about their growth over 10 years

YouTube and Hulu executives join Troy Carter’s Q&A

Appointments follow other recent hires from Amazon, Universal and Paradigm

‘If we want to build value in this industry, we have to tell the real stories of how music is made.’

Genius' Director of Content Elizabeth Milch discusses music industry bugbears and addresses the Google dispute

AEG Facilities and SMG complete merger to create ASM Global

ASM is headquartered in Los Angeles

Spotify users can now combine music and podcasts on playlists

'It’s as easy as making a playlist full of music.'

Katie Vinten launches Black Diamond Artist Management

Roster includes Justin Tranter, Zach Skelton, Caroline Pennell, and Boy Matthews

Symphonic names music industry veteran Brandon Hixon as Head of newly-created Black Music Division

Former Columbia Records exec has more than 20 years' experience in the global hip-hop business

Grammy-nominated songwriter and producer Busbee dies aged 43

LA-based hit producer and songwriter has five No.1 singles to his credit