News Sony Music reveals 75,000 AI deepfake takedowns, slams UK’s ‘rushed’ copyright plans The music giant described the proposed copyright reforms in the UK as a threat to an industry that contributes £7.6 billion annually to the UK economy
News HYBE says it poured $14.4M into NewJeans, claims each member received $3.4M in settlement NewJeans realleged that HYBE and ADOR “continuously sidelined” them and sought to replace them with another group
Music Business Jobs BMG BMG – Senior Director (f/m/d) – Sync Services & Partnerships (NL) Required: Proven experience in the Sync and/or Production Music industry, and strong understanding of the media landscape and client needsJob type: Licensing/RightsLocation: Hilversum, AmsterdamApplications for this position have now closed.
Analysis Robert Kyncl talks Spotify deal, Warner Music’s distribution strategy at Morgan Stanley event Warner Music Group CEO opens up on strategy, interviewed by Ben Swinburne
News Universal acquires Netherlands-based indie music company 8Ball 8Ball calls itself a 'multidisciplinary record company' that owns two labels – 8Ball and Dino Music
News Adrian Pope named EVP Digital Business & Global Partner Relations at Virgin Music Group Virgin describes Pope as a “pioneer in the development of the digital music business”
Music Business Jobs Music Business Worldwide Ltd Music Business Worldwide – Senior Business Reporter (UK) Rare opportunity to join the world's leading B2B platform in musicJob type: Media/Promotions/PRLocation: London, United KingdomApplications for this position have now closed.
News Asia-focused fund blackx partners with Japan’s ASOBISYSTEM to expand J-pop globally Investment firm blackx partners with Japanese talent management company
News Drake’s lawsuit over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ to go forward as UMG prepares motion to dismiss Lawyers for Drake are also pushing forward a separate case in Texas, alleging 'payola' payments by UMG for playing 'Not Like Us'
Music Business Jobs OFFICIAL CHARTS COMPANY Official Charts Company – Chart Operations Executive (UK) Should have strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to develop interpersonal relationships at all levels of an organisationJob type: OperationsLocation: London, United KingdomApplications for this position have now closed.
News Create Music Group acquires deadmau5 and mau5trap Records catalogs in $55m+ deal The deal also includes the formation of a JV under which Deadmau5 and Mau5trap will release new music via Create
Analysis News YouTube Music hits 125 million subscribers, adding 2m subs per month on average over the past year YouTube added +25 million subscribers over the past 12 months
Music Business Jobs F That F-That – Designer & Animator (UK) Required: minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role within the music industry (record label, artist management company, agency, creative studio, etc.), demonstrating a strong portfolio of successful projects.Job type: ProductionLocation: London, United KingdomApplications for this position have now closed.
Interviews ‘Our strategy involves pulling every lever possible to maximize an artist’s career.’ MBW's Trailblazers series meets Leander Kirschner, founder and CEO of Berlin-based independent music company Bamboo Artists.
News Drake settles legal dispute with iHeartMedia over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ However, Drake's legal petition against Universal Music Group will remain active in a Texas court