Interviews ‘I joined a cult for 4 years and lost $1m. But maybe, in the end, I won.’ Desmond Child's insane life story - the latest in our World's Greatest Songwriters series
News Big Deal hires Kate Sweetsur as SVP, A&R and Joe Maggini as Head of Global Synch Ex-BMG and UMPG execs make the switch to indie on both sides of the Atlantic
News David Renzer renews contract with Spirit Music Group, becoming CEO and Chairman Former UMPG boss says he'll continue aggressive expansion plans of Spirit
News Ex-FatCat, Albert Hall execs launch label management firm Phantom Limb James Vella and Mark Pearse team up to service labels across range of services
News Songtradr set to expand in UK with backing from Milamber Ventures Deal with growth accelerator will allow Songtradr to increase its presence in Europe
News Bicycle Music Company CEO Jake Wisely joins NMPA Board Wisely has spent over 30 years in the music industry
News Is Sony about to buy Believe Digital in a nine-figure deal? Sources suggest that Sony is in, but WMG and UMG aren't at the table
News Glee’s music supervisor PJ Bloom joins Warner Bros. Records Bloom joins the major label as Senior Vice President, Film & Television Music and Soundtracks
Interviews ‘We’re very well-funded – and we’re looking at everything out there’ eOne Music President Chris Taylor tells us about the well-funded independent company's global ambitions
News Zena White named MD of Partisan Records and Knitting Factory Records Former The Other Hand MD will initially be London-based before moving to NY
News Round Hill Music acquires Triumph, Warrant and Tesla copyrights Company begins swallowing significant master rights in the world of hard rock
News UK startup MelodyVR raises £5m, hires Ben Samuels as President in North America Former Spotify exec Nikki Lambert promoted to Chief Marketing Officer
News Warner launches Arts Music division, headed up by Kevin Gore Warner Classics will be rolled up under the Arts Music umbrella group
Interviews ‘The world could use more strong and thoughtful music visionaries’ Steve Bartels discusses the culture at UMG, the role of a major in 2017 and why he's optimistic for the future
Interviews ‘A lot of artists in the old days were bullied. And I hate bullies.’ Bill Curbishley, legendary manager of The Who, speaks about his life to MBW