News BMG, Beggars Group and Hipgnosis each have strong opinions on streaming. Here are those opinions. Submissions to the UK's Parlimentary inquiry into streaming are released for public consumption
Interviews Audius has raised nearly $10m for its Spotify rival. Can its blockchain-based model change the game for artist payments? Does Audius offer a viable and more ethical alternative to music streaming?
Analysis The harsh reality about the music business, and a pantomime led by clueless self-regarders. UK politicians just grilled the heads of the three major labels in the market. It did not go well.
News Live Nation buys stake in live-streaming concerts platform Veeps "Live streaming is a great complement to our core business, and essentially gives any show an unlimited capacity," says Live Nation President and CEO, Michael Rapino
News Victor Zaraya promoted to Chief Operating Officer at Concord Exec has served as Concord’s Chief Revenue Officer since April of 2020
Company: GEMAIndustry Org GEMA collects royalties on behalf of music publishers and songwriters in Germany
Company: Epidemic SoundMusic Publisher Epidemic Sound was co-founded in 2009 by its CEO, and ex-professional songwriter, Oscar Höglund
Company: YouTube MusicStreaming Service YouTube Music is a music streaming service operated by Google-owned video giant YouTube
Company: Apple MusicStreaming Service Apple Music launched in 2015, and now has more than 60 million subscribers worldwide
News Shake-up at RCA: Mark Pitts in as President, John Fleckenstein promoted to COO Joe Riccitelli leaves Sony label as part of new leadership changes under Peter Edge
News Jim Mahoney promoted to SVP, Member & Partner Success at Merlin He steps up from his previous position as VP, Global Operations
News Natalia Nastaskin joins Primary Wave as Partner and Chief Content Officer Nastaskin has been General Manager of United Talent Agency since 2015
News Sony/ATV signs British jazz artist Jamie Cullum to worldwide publishing deal His signing is a return to the company after signing his first-ever publishing deal with EMI 18 years ago
News Round Hill buys catalog of Billy Duffy, songwriter and guitarist with UK rock band, The Cult Band's hits in the 1980s included Spirit Walker and She Sells Sanctuary
News Universal partners with FIFA to launch Liam Payne podcast, kicking off new ‘FIFA Sound’ entertainment strategy Podcast is the first of many new initiatives as part of FIFA's strategic collaboration with Universal Music Group for Brands