News Is Instagram about to become the music industry’s new best friend? The Facebook-owned social media platform has transformed itself - and artists are noticing
News The real story of Drake, Spotify, Apple Music and the record-breaking streams of Scorpion Spotify had a bigger worldwide number in week one - but Apple was king of the US
News High Time Records signs 5-year global deal with Warner’s ADA Carl Hitchborn's team eyes Australia and Los Angeles expansion
Interviews Can Kobalt’s AWAL rewrite the rules of A&R? Willard Ahdritz’s latest venture is trying to reduce the risk of music industry artist development. He might just be on to something...
Analysis The music business just got spanked by Google. Surely it’s now time to speak with one voice. Why did the music industry just lose a crucial vote? And why isn't anybody asking the question?
Analysis Did record labels already lose the fight to ‘window’ album releases? Why Jay Z and Beyoncé's latest move didn't make industry ripples like it once might have
News Major publishers request to remove catalogs from Spanish society SGAE Warner/Chappell, Sony/ATV, Universal Publishing, BMG and Peermusic demand removal of catalogs over 'mistreatment' of international repertoire
News Vivendi in talks to buy Garorock Festival – report Negotiations with event owner are reportedly ongoing
Analysis How did Apple Music crush Spotify’s day-one streams of Drake’s new album? Why 170m vs. 132m doesn't seem to add up - until you dig into the factors surrounding it
News Now Drake’s Scorpion shatters Apple Music record – with over 170m streams on day one That's nearly double the play-count of Apple's previous record-holder
Interviews ‘This is probably the most exciting time I can remember in the music business.’ Matt Pincus, SONGS Music Publishing founder, on the music business - and its future
News Sony Music acquires stake in classical music promoter Raymond Gubbay, takes full ownership DEAG buy-back deal triggers Sony's acquisition of shares
Analysis News Spotify generated $40m+ in ticket sales last year. Now, it’s accelerating its presence in live music. A clear business opportunity is opening up for Spotify in the live events space...
News Official UK Singles Chart adds video, downgrades ad-funded streams Changes follow similar updates to the Billboard charts
Interviews ‘Artists have the best chance of success when they get things rolling themselves.’ Tap Management's Ed Millet and Ben Mawson give their views on the ever-changing modern music business