News Fierce Panda signs Desperate Journalist for publishing as part of Bucks Music Group JV Bucks provides creative and administrative support to Fierce Panda Songs
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 Sony/ATV signs Grammy-winning songwriter, artist and producer Mustard Mustard has worked with artists including YG, Rihanna, 2 Chainz, Drake, Migos, Nipsey Hussle and many others
News Latin trap star Anuel AA signs with The Orchard for global distribution of next album Partnership includes catalog material and an upcoming new album
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 Why Amazon and Google’s free music tiers could spell trouble for Spotify Spotify's audio advertising offering could be under threat from the big boys
News Kobalt signs worldwide publishing deal with DJ duo Loud Luxury Deal covers publishing, administration, creative services and sync
News YouTube Music rolls out free, ad-supported service for Google Home users Service is available in 16 countries starting today (April 18)
News Kobalt signs legendary singer-songwriter and keyboardist Michael McDonald McDonald’s solo hits include I Keep Forgettin’ (Every Time You’re Near) and Sweet Freedom
News Universal to develop premium original podcasts in partnership with independent publisher Wondery Podcasts produced under the agreement will be available globally
News Amazon’s free Spotify rival is ‘imminent’, licensed by major labels "The music industry seems to be in a good place with Amazon and Apple right now – but less so with Spotify."
News VNUE and Pro Music Rights team up on new music licensing model Pro Music Rights is a privately funded for-profit PRO founded by Jake P. Noch
News Amazon to launch ad-supported music service to rival Spotify – report Service could launch this week
News Merck Mercuriadis’s Hipgnosis Songs Fund raises another $185m HSFL's total lifetime raise now sits at just under £350m (approximately $450m)
News Entertainment One to buy UK’s Audio Network in $215m deal 'eOne’s capabilities across Music will be significantly bolstered by Audio Network’s impressive scale and roster of artists, composers and catalogue.'