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
News BASCA calls on music publishers to share Facebook, Spotify money #soldforasong campaign is also asking for advance payments from Facebook to be shared with writers and composers
News Nick Huggett named Chief Creative Officer at Because Music in the UK Huggett has signed the likes of Adele, Rizzle Kicks and M.I.A during his career
News Sony inks worldwide distribution deal with Australia’s UNIFIED Jaddan Comerford says Oz company "could not be happier" with The Orchard deal
News Lyor Cohen talks YouTube, his exit from Warner Music and those Russell Simmons allegations at SXSW Veteren exec and YouTube's Global Head of Music gives wide-ranging keynote at SXSW
News EMI Music Publishing for sale at $4bn+, Sony has already held talks – report That would represent a $1.8bn profit on consortium's initial investment
News Facebook signs ‘holistic’ licensing deal with Warner Music Group Universal inked similar deal with Facebook in December