News After Spotify’s NYSE debut, another music streaming service mulls stock exchange flotation Qobuz says it will consider move following new funding round
Analysis How much will artists get paid from the major labels’ Spotify profits? Sony Corp just gave us a precious hint into the amount of money about to hit the artist community
News Downtown signs global deal with country-folk legend John Prine Deal covers over 230 compositions from Prine's songbook across a near 50-year career
News Sony Music sold 17.2% of its shares in Spotify yesterday, worth $250m+ Major continues to hold just under 5% of stock in Spotify, says Sony Corp
News Sony’s stake in Spotify worth $1.5bn, as streaming company finishes opening day on NYSE with $26.5bn valuation Spotify valuation slips 9.8% from opening trade - but Daniel Ek will be happy
News BMG to finance and produce David Crosby documentary Deal further exemplifies company’s commitment to music video content
News Middle East label Platinum Records signs distribution deal with ADA Warner's first regional agreement will see Platinum Records’ physical and digital releases distributed globally
News The exclusives war between Apple Music and Spotify is back on… but this time, it’s video Apple unveils new library of video content as Spotify nabs Taylor Swift exclusive
News Carla Marie Williams signs worldwide publishing deal with Reservoir Williams has written songs for the likes of Britney Spears and Beyonce
News BMG revenues topped $550m in 2017, up 22% year-on-year Another double-digit rise in sales for Bertelsmann-owned company
News Simon Fuller: ‘The identity of artists is being lost on streaming platforms’ Artist manager and entrepreneur speaks out about his concerns for the future of the music business
News Spotify rival Saavn merges with JioMusic in $1bn-valued deal India's biggest corporation, Reliance Industries Limited, masterminds merger
News Facebook money: Wixen and Kobalt say they will pay songwriters fairly Will the major publishers follow suit?
News Primary Wave acquires Traffic classic Feelin’ Alright, partners with Dave Mason Mason's career spans nearly 50 years and encompasses producing, performing and songwriting
Interviews After spending nearly $250m on Carlin, Round Hill Music is hungry for more Josh Gruss talks acquisitions, major publishers and buying copyrights