Analysis Blog Why are hedge funds urging songwriters to sell their catalogs right now? Think about it. Randall Wixen explains his skepticism over Big Finance's keenness to buy music rights in 2022
Interviews Max Martin, ABBA’s Björn Ulvaeus, and songwriter and producer Niclas Molinder say they’ve invented the solution to the music industry’s ‘black box’. And it’s free. Björn Ulvaeus, Max Martin and Niclas Molinder founded Session to fix music's missing data problem.
Analysis News Spotify is no longer earning any money from Russia, as it de-monetizes ads and subscriptions in market (update) Spotify Chief Financial Officer Paul Vogel reveals news on the platform's position in Russia
News Indian superstar Diljit Dosanjh inks deal with Warner Music News marks Dosanjh's first deal with a major record company
Analysis Blog Why music companies should stop using vague stats Eamonn Forde explores the rise of 'vaguestats' in the music business
Interviews ‘Major labels aren’t the ones pulling the strings – today, there’s a lot more responsibility on the artist’s shoulders.’ Tayla Elitzer, co-founder of artist development company Godmode, discusses lessons learned across her career, tips for artist development and longevity, and much more besides.
News iHeartMedia’s Lisa Worden to be honored as ‘International Music Person of The Year’ at MUSEXPO Creative Summit 2022 Event set to return with its first in-person edition since 2019
News Christine Pepe named VP, Business and Legal Affairs, at Utopia Pepe joins Utopia from NBCUniversal
Analysis News Universal Music Group spent $459m on catalog acquisitions last year… less than half what it spent in 2020 New investor presentation reveals interesting numbers and facts around UMG's acquisition strategy
News David Goldsen promoted to Head of A&R, Australia and Vice President, Creative, at Warner Chappell Music Goldsen manages Tones and I, Cavetown, Nathaniel Rateliff and more
News Universal expands Capitol Records into China, led by General Manager Tom Tang UMG has also launched a new standalone International division in the market
Analysis News Live Nation: We will not do business with Russia following Ukraine invasion "We will not promote shows in Russia, and we will not do business with Russia."
News Adele’s 30 tops IFPI’s Global Album All Format Chart for 2021 The UK star also tops IFPI Global Album Sales Chart and IFPI Global Vinyl Album Chart
Analysis Snoop Dogg is building a crypto empire, one NFT at a time MBW chronicles Calvin Broadus Jr's impressive foray into the NFT space, and the rewards he's reaping
News Neil Diamond sells complete song catalog and all master recordings to Universal Agreement encompasses hits such as Sweet Caroline, Red Red Wine, Solitary Man, Cracklin’ Rosie