News Sony licenses remix clearance firm Dubset in ‘watershed’ deal for startup Dubset enables rights-holders to choose which music can be cleared
Interviews ‘The digital revolution has strengthened many labels – especially in the independent sector’ What does recent consolidation mean for the label services and distribution market? We chat to FUGA CEO Pieter van Rijn.
News Irving Azoff: ‘Who do YouTube and Lyor Cohen think they’re bullsh*tting?’ Bad blood runs deep as YouTube and music business accuse each other of lack of transparency
News Kobalt signs Steve Angello to worldwide recordings deal Star DJ/Producer inks global services deal for three-part new album
Analysis News Warner posts biggest revenues in over 14 years as Q3 streaming cash jumps 59% Both Warner's recorded music and overall revenues hit historic highs in quarter
Analysis News As SoundCloud, valued at $300m, books an uncertain future… could a major label have rescued it? MBW learns details of new deal - and they've got industry fans concerned
Interviews ‘In Germany, we take chances with artists – no matter where they’re from’ Universal Music's CEO of Central Europe, Frank Briegmann, on his home territory's evolution
News Facebook is hiring for a music publishing head in Europe Six years of experience in music partner relationship management is required
News Sony puts new Diplo single behind streaming paywall in India Saavn, Gaana and Hungama agree to block free users for limited period
News Pandora lost $407m in the first half of 2017 – and continues to shed listeners The challenge facing the firm's new investors is sharpened as active users fall to lowest point in more than 3 years
News Sia leaves Sony deal to sign worldwide agreement with Warner’s Atlantic Australian star readies Christmas-themed album for release this year
News Pandora shuts down in Australia and New Zealand after 5 years As SiriusXM admits that it wanted to acquire Pandora instead of invest in the company
News Downloads will soon be making less money than ‘free’ streaming platforms in France Overall recorded music market falls 2.3% in the first half of 2017, digital claims 55%
News UK recorded music business on course for $150m+ growth in 2017 Spotify and Ed Sheeran set up huge year for the British record business
Analysis Facebook takes another big step towards the music biz with Source3 buyout The history of Patrick Sullivan and Ben Cockerham suggests their music knowledge is in high demand