News Sony Music accused of ‘attacking American songwriters’ with US lobbying effort 'It appears that Sony does not value the contribution from, nor the relationship with, songwriters as much as other record labels'
Interviews Warner Music Group’s Steve Cooper: ‘Warner punches above its weight – without relying on pop fads’ Warner boss Steve Cooper on YouTube, Len Blavatnik, Spotify and his own future
News The rise and rise (and rise and rise and rise) of BBC 6 Music Radio station, led by Jeff Smith's music policy, is up almost 700% in a decade
News Why did the EC give Sony’s acquisition of Sony/ATV such an easy ride? 'There’s a heightened recognition by governmental regulators in Europe and the US that the music business is tough and getting tougher'
News SESAC and SUISA join forces for transatlantic licensing solution SUISA and SESAC’s joint database holds around 16 million documented works
News Apple Music now in 114 countries as it launches in Israel for $5 a month Apple Music now available in 54 more countries than Spotify
Analysis Sony just became a music giant again – but at what price for songwriters? If songwriters aren't paid enough by streaming services, their fate may now be sealed
News Why Exclusives Are Terrible for Fans, Artists, and the Streaming Music Business Dj Skee weighs in on one of the biggest topics around in digital music
News Universal combines playlist and compilations strategy as it rebrands UMTV 'This will allow us to capitalise on the exciting and emerging opportunities within this new age of streaming'
News Frank Ocean… brought to you by Apple Music After Drake, it appears Apple has nailed another monster exclusive
Analysis Blog UK record labels: You’ll miss supermarket support when it’s gone As Michael Mulligan leaves Tesco, what now for labels' relationship with the major grocers?
News Beyonce’s Lemonade was Sony’s biggest earner in the past quarter Meghan Trainor, Fifth Harmony and Sia all feature in Top 10 money-makers
News Facebook shakes YouTube with ‘video first’ strategy – but dismisses long-form content How will music pay a part in its strategy?
News Pandora starts pushing personalised ticket sales to users Features include concert recommendations, show reminders and easy access to tickets.
Interviews ‘Streaming has not broken the chart. The key is more long-term A&R.’ Do labels need to change their strategy in the streaming world?