Analysis The mounting horror of music’s Frankenstream services The following op-ed comes from long-time music industry journalist Eamonn Forde
News Believe continues expansion in Asia with new office in Tokyo, Japan Key executives in the market include Erika Ogawa as General Manager for Japan, and Mari Ochiai as Head of Artist Services
News Oana Ruxandra, Chief Digital Officer at Warner Music Group, to exit company Ruxandra confirmed her decision to leave in a note to WMG staff today
Interviews With its patented music integration engine and in-game purchases, Reactional Music claims to be ‘the missing link’ between the music and games industries. Reactional President David Knox on the opportunity for music in the gaming industry, and how the company’s technology works...
News Live Nation-backed Veeps launches ‘All Access’ video streaming subscription service for live concerts Veeps was launched in 2017 by Joel and Benji Madden of the band Good Charlotte
News Latin music superfans spend over 30% more on music-related activities than other music superfans in the US (report) US market monitor Luminate has published its new Latin Music Report
News Ex-Spotify exec Jacob Deshayes named Chief Content Officer at Reactional Music; gaming veteran Kelly Sumner appointed Chairman Reactional claims to be 'the world’s first rule-based music engine, music delivery platform and personalization engine.'
News Spotify has patented a ‘digital mixtape’ generator that compiles users’ voice recordings with songs New patent issued to Spotify describes 'a system for generating and distributing a digital mixtape'.
Analysis 5 observations on… Epic Games’ sale of Bandcamp to Songtradr Here are five observations about what the deal means for Songtradr, Bandcamp, and other players in the music industry
News Indie music company Wagram joins Deezer’s artist-centric payment system, following streaming platform’s deal with Universal France-headquartered indie music company Wagram Music has signed an artist-centric agreement with Deezer
News Spotify threatens Uruguay exit amid proposed changes to music copyright law Parliament of Uruguay is voting on a budget bill that includes proposals around 'equitable remuneration' for performers
News Ramona Forsström promoted to Managing Director of Warner Music Finland; Niko Nordström to exit company Exec to succeed Niko Nordström, who is exiting Warner Music after 16 years
Interviews With 20bn streams to date and annual revenues of over €25m, Romania’s Global Records sets its sights on expansion in the GSA region Diana Munteanu, Head of Label at Global Records, and Julian-Dominik Vicari, the company's new market head in Germany on the company's strategy for the GSA region.
News Quincy Jones receives first-ever Peace Through Music Award from Recording Academy and US State Department The Recording Academy has partnered with the US State Department on the Global Music Diplomacy Initiative
News Jet, rock band behind ‘Are You Gonna Be My Girl’, strikes ‘landmark’ catalog deal with BMG 'Jet are a generation-defining band,' said Heath Johns, BMG President, Australia, New Zealand and South-East Asia