News Streaming is having a huge year in France – led by Apple Music’s new ‘signing’, rap duo PNL Apple inked an ongoing exclusive partnership with duo in June
News Marshmello signs with WME for representation DJ and music producer continues to be managed by Moe Shalizi
News CTS Eventim to take over 48% of retail giant Fnac Darty’s ticketing business Transaction planned to close by the end of 2019
Interviews ‘The only way for an artist to build a career is to solidify your live show – start small and work your way up…’ Veteran agent Marsha Vlasic discusses the makings of a 40-year career working with some of the biggest names in rock
News Merlin promotes Jim Mahoney to VP, Global Operations He joined Merlin in October 2014 as General Manager US
Analysis Spotify is investing $500m in podcasts. But it’s U-turned on content investments before. Anyone remember Spotify apps? Or 'Trading Playlists'?
News Launching first stage of extensive review, Universal identifies just 22 ‘original masters’ lost in 2008 fire "Our current priority is to communicate directly with our artists and their representatives."
Analysis Blog Where are the missing song royalties? Annabella Coldrick, the CEO of the Music Managers’ Forum, has had enough. She wants to know where her members’ missing money is – and now...
Interviews ‘The Orchard is a totally unique proposition in the music business.’ New York-based Colleen Theis is a key management figure at The Orchard – the Sony- owned distribution and services company working with BTS, Jorja Smith and more...
News West End & Broadway musical theatre label First Night Records acquired by Warner Music Group First Night has recorded the likes of Les Misérables, Mary Poppins, Miss Saigon, My Fair Lady and more
News Has Spotify given up on its emerging artist program, RISE? As Apple commits to Up Next, we haven't seen a hint of an update to Spotify's rival in nine long months
Interviews ‘This is the most exciting time the music business has ever known.’ Mark Gillespie, founder of Three Six Zero, on his career, Calvin Harris and the industry's future
News Natina Nimene promoted to Senior Vice President, Urban Promotion at Def Jam Recordings Executive was previously Vice President, Urban Promotion, Def Jam Recordings
News Lorna Clarke named as first ever BBC Pop Music Controller in major radio leadership shakeup Clarke has almost 30 years' broadcasting experience
News Spotify Lite Android app rolled out in 36 markets across Asia, Latin America, Middle East and Africa App uses less storage, data, and battery power