Analysis News The name’s bonds. Music bonds. How the genius of Bowie bonds is making a comeback, 14 years after they went away
Analysis Blog The major labels are taking a beating in the UK. Will they end up turning their back? A run of major-bashing moves have been made by political quarters in the UK. Will there be unintended consequences?
News 6 of the most innovative digital music platforms you might not have heard of… from around the world A round-up of some of the most forward-thinking digital platforms across gaming, social media and fitness that Tuned Global counts as partners
News Abbey Road turns 90: Iconic London studios to host free two-day festival to celebrate anniversary Studios to open doors for free, two-day festival on November 11 and 12
News Moses Martiny promoted to SVP, Global Digital Commercial Strategy at Sony Music Publishing He will be based in the company’s UK office
Analysis News Adele returns with 30: Here’s 5 things we know about the superstar’s new album so far No featured artists, new collaborators, and at least one "hypnotic" track
News Beggars Group saw revenues dip slightly in 2020 to $79.2m… but profits nearly doubled "A by-product of not being able to promote new releases to the extent we would have liked is that we have seen significantly reduced marketing and promotional expenditure across all labels which has worked its way through to the bottom line."
News 5 Seconds of Summer sign global record deal with BMG to release new album The band have sold over 2.5 million concert ticket and amassed over 8 billion streams
News Nepal-based producer Sagun launches lo-fi label Arden Records in collaboration with Platoon Sagun's work has clocked in over 200 millions streams worldwide
News Coldplay and Warner Music ink long-term deal, via Parlophone and Atlantic Coldplay have sold over 100m albums worldwide and won seven Grammy Awards
News Here’s what women are earning (compared to men) in the UK music industry Three majors plus Spotify and Live Nation reveal their figures as required by UK law
News MBW launches ‘Talking Trends’ weekly podcast, supported by Voly Music New show will delve behind the headlines to bring you MBW's exclusive take of major news stories
News Imagine if the government gave record labels over $5m a year to spend on A&R. In Italy, it’s already happening. Local labels in EU country can claim nearly a million dollars of tax relief across three year period