Analysis How streaming will continue to change everything in the music business Denis Simms takes a long view on how the 'customisable services' model, combined with new tech, will affect the industry's future
News Facebook signs music licensing deals with Merlin, Beggars Group, [PIAS] and Ingrooves Agreements follow similar deals with Universal and Warner
News Reservoir signs Young Thug to worldwide publishing deal Faith Newman inks deal with co-writer of Havana
News Independent label RT Industries launches with divestments from Warner Label founded by Craig Balsam and Cliff Chenfeld
News Downtown appoints Bruce Lampcov Head of West Coast Business Development Lampcov was previously Executive Vice President at Fintage House
Analysis If Universal’s going to go public, Vivendi should strike while the iron’s hot Why now might be the right time for the French media giant to make its move
News Lil Wayne receives backing from artist finance firm Sound Royalties Artist locked in a legal dispute with Cash Money and Universal Music
News Reach Music extends publishing agreement with Ice T Deal expands upon a 10-year relationship that covers over 300 compositions
News Spotify launches $12.99-per-month bundle with Hulu in the US Companies build on $4.99-per-month offer to students launched last year
News Vevo hacked as online pranksters deface Despacito and other pop music videos Still from Spanish TV series Money Heist pops up on the world's most popular video
News Capitol Music Group launches Innovation Center in Hollywood Collaborative workspace and songwriting studio to host events and workshops
News BMG signs worldwide publishing deal with Sir Ringo Starr Deal covers Starr’s contribution to music by The Beatles
Analysis Can Apple Music and Amazon catch Spotify’s subscriber base by the end of 2018? Apple is currently growing its subscriber base at around double the rate of Spotify's
News BMG acquires Asia-Pacific production music firm Big Bang & Fuzz BBF focuses on sub-publishing international catalogues
News Downtown acquires 2,000+ copyrights from Major Bob Music Publisher acquires songs by artists including Rascal Flatts, Thomas Rhett, Jon Pardi and LeAnn Rimes