News Amazon is readying a hi-def music streaming service At least one major label has already licensed hew HD service, MBW can reveal
News India-based music streaming firm Gaana hits 100m Monthly Active Users, expects to top 200m in 2 years Gaana has also launched Video and Artist Dashboard features
News BBC to hire all-powerful Pop Music Controller in major radio shake-up Stations such as Radio 1, 1Xtra, Asian Network, Radio 2 and 6 Music will report into new hire
Analysis News ‘Equal representation benefits us hugely as a company, especially at a creative and management level.’ Meet some of the UK-based indie music companies bucking the trend on gender diversity
News Hipgnosis Songs Fund acquires catalog from Camila Cabello co-writer Starrah Starrah co-wrote Camila Cabello’s hit Havana
News Free Amazon music streaming service now live via Alexa in the United States Ad-supported tier is available 'out the box' for Alexa users
News YouTube Music rolls out free, ad-supported service for Google Home users Service is available in 16 countries starting today (April 18)
News Universal to develop premium original podcasts in partnership with independent publisher Wondery Podcasts produced under the agreement will be available globally
News Universal close to generating $10m per day from streaming, as Q1 label revenues grow 19.2% Firm's biggest-selling artists in Q1 were Ariana Grande, the A Star Is Born soundtrack, Back Number, Queen and Billie Eilish
News Apple faces anti-trust investigation in the Netherlands Tech giant to be investigated for allegedly "giving preferential treatment to its own apps"
Interviews ‘First and foremost, live music’s about talent – it’s still an old-school business in that regard.’ Brian Ahern gives us a glimpse into his career at talent booking giant Endeavor
Analysis The global value of music copyright topped $28bn in 2017 Figure rose 7.6 percent, according to Spotify's Will Page
News Instrumental inks UK partnership with Coda Agency to drive live opportunities for emerging artists Deal will see Instrumental support Coda’s agents with data and insight
News Hipgnosis snaps up catalog of hit songs by Shawn Mendes co-writer Teddy Geiger The six songs have achieved 23 No.1 chart positions globally
News Virtual DJ users can now stream and mix music directly from SoundCloud with new integration Integration enables creators to stream and mix music from SoundCloud’s catalog