News Mushroom CEO signals ‘new era’ for Australia-headquartered indie powerhouse, as company consolidates recording, publishing and neighbouring rights divisions New Mushroom Music will be spearheaded by co-CEOs Chris Maund and Linda Bosidis
Music Business Jobs SENTRIC MUSIC Sentric Music – Copyright Assistant (UK) Must have the ability to handle large data sets, keen attention to detail, accuracy and detail-driven dispositionJob type: Licensing/RightsLocation: Liverpool, United KingdomApplications for this position have now closed.
News Submix raises $1m in funding, launches remote music collab platform globally The platform promises to "unearth more opportunities for anyone currently or looking to work in professional audio"
Analysis Daniel Ek talks new Spotify ‘deluxe’ tier, the company’s relationship with the music business and more on Q2 earnings call Spotify's Daniel Ek says his business aims to improve the wellbeing of the entire music industry
Analysis News Germany’s recorded music business generated $1.2bn in the first half of 2024, up 7.6% YoY Germany-based music industry association BVMI has published the market's H1 numbers
News Indie music labels form ORCA, a think tank for ‘recorded culture and arts’ ORCA's goal is to equip policymakers, business leaders, and communities with a deeper understanding of music's significance
News Kakao’s billionaire founder arrested in stock manipulation probe related to SM stake buy The arrest jeopardizes the future plans of Kakao, one of South Korea's most prominent tech giants
Interviews ‘Labels owning masters in perpetuity is criminal, quite frankly.’ Jungle manager Sam Denniston offers his thoughts on dinosaur record deals, TikTok, AI, going easy on DSPs and how his own neurological condition has and hasn’t impacted his career…
News Warner Chappell and 300 Publishing team up to jointly sign songwriters Companies to jointly sign both emerging and established songwriters
Analysis News The debate over music royalties is stuck. Is it time to make the case for ‘completion’? Why former Spotify exec and Pivot author is arguing for song listening completion to be considered in music royalty models
Interviews ‘I try and stay out of business conversations. I go on my instinct and my musical taste.’ MBW's World’s Greatest Producers series interviews super-producer James Ford about working with Arctic Monkeys, Blur and more
Analysis Blog ‘Music licensing is the bridge which connects creators and users – a connection that encourages new ideas and increased value.’ The following op/ed comes from Dan Gopal, Chief Commercial Officer at PRS For Music
Music Business Jobs Moses Sumney Moses Sumney – Artist Assistant (US) A passionate desire to grow in the art, music, film, and creative industries, and an intention to grow in this position for at least 2 yearsJob type: Assistant/PALocation: New York, United StatesApplications for this position have now closed.
Music Business Jobs BMG BMG – Director, Digital Marketing – Temporary (US) Must have digital marketing knowledge and subject matter expertise on social media, audience development, online advertising and digital activations.Job type: Marketing/Digital MarketingLocation: Nashville, United StatesApplications for this position have now closed.
Music Business Jobs SENTRIC MUSIC Sentric Music – Business Development Executive – Publishing, b:electronic (UK) Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience with a proven track record in a publisher, label, DSP, management company or booking agentJob type: Sales/Account ManagementLocation: London, United KingdomApplications for this position have now closed.