News Kobalt is shorn, reborn… and still full of scorn (for those who keep money from songwriters) Willard Ahdritz and Laurent Hubert explain Kobalt's sell-offs, and why they're coming for collection society wastage
Interviews ‘We are taking Afrobeats to the world.’ In the latest in MBW's World Leaders interview series, we speak to Don Jazzy, founder of Nigeria-based Mavin Records
News Record labels really, really don’t like a new Bill that could – eventually – change how artists get paid in the UK Kevin Brennan MP has published a draft of his recommendations for UK politicians... and the labels don't like it one bit
News Sony Music buys $100m of shares in NetEase’s music service; Chinese platform’s IPO set for December 2 Sony Music named as Cornerstone Investor ahead of IPO
News Voice and music recognition firm SoundHound to list on NASDAQ with $2.1bn valuation via SPAC merger Firm has entered into a definitive merger agreement with Archimedes Tech SPAC Partners Co
News AI-powered music platform Aimi raises $20m in Series B funding round Platform uses Artificial Intelligence to play an 'endless' stream of music created by DJs and producers
News Primary Wave strikes $30m deal to buy catalog of TOTO drummer Jeff Porcaro Deal includes music publishing catalog and master royalties
Interviews Meet the executive who was investing in music rights long before it was fashionable. Darren Michaelson, a long-time investor into music, gives his view on the market and where it's going
News Joie Manda launches Encore Recordings, Ned Monahan to join as General Manager Manda previously served as Executive Vice President of Interscope Geffen A&M
News Warner Music Group is now a serious modern media publisher – and it’s axing the historic WEA brand to prove it Stat Of The Week: How Warner Music Group has built a collection of owned media brands that reach nearly 250 million people a month
News Warner Music Group stock slides 9.7% in two days as Bank Of America cuts rating… but WMG is still worth over $25bn Jessica Reif Cohen and Bank of America are pessimistic over future growth for Warner's valuation
Interviews ‘The music industry can feel like playing the lottery for musicians. But those building communities on Twitch are getting rewarded.’ Twitch's Tracy Chan answers MBW's questions
News TuneCore launches service for DIY artists to distribute music to social platforms like TikTok and Instagram Company has introduced a new service for artists to distribute music directly into music libraries of social media platforms
News Daniel Lang promoted to VP, International Digital Licensing & Society Relations at Warner Chappell Lang moves into his new role after serving as Vice President, Digital Licensing, EMEIA for Warner Chappell Music
News Music’s rosy fitness story hits a speedbump, as Peloton reduces annual revenue forecast Company reduces annual forecast by up to $1 billion