Interviews The power of patience: Columbia UK’s old school approach to modern A&R How Alison Donald and Mark Terry have learned not to rush
News Vivendi on acquisition hunt to bolster UMG – with $7bn in the bank French giant says it's looking to buy
News She was bigger than Adele – now Duffy’s making an unusual comeback Can one of the most fascinating music biz declines transform into a success?
News Sony promotes Jenifer Mallory to SVP of International Exec promoted from role as VP at Columbia Records
News Uptown Funk becomes UK’s fifth biggest-selling track of all time Columbia UK team achieve 8m album sales across just four releases
Analysis Why Norway and the UK produce the world’s most valuable music fans MBW analysis shows the biggest per-capita spenders on music
News BBC streaming service not licensed with ‘issues to work out’ 'We support the BBC, but clearly we don't like the idea of giving music away for nothing'
News Transgressive pay tribute to Jazz Summers as label wins AIM Award Ninja Tune, Earache and FKA Twigs amongst other winners
News Universal Music UK bids to move next door to PRS in King’s Cross Pre-let offer has been made on No.4, Pancras Square
News Sam Smith beats The Beatles and Emeli Sande to UK Albums Chart record Debut LP sales record goes to Capitol-signed artist
Analysis Universal claims 43% of major label money in first half of 2015 UMPG and Sony Music, helped by currency, have both gained share this year
News Nuclear Blast launches new label imprint, Arising Empire Germany-based label signs Novelists and Imminence to imprint
News Dr. Clemens Trautmann appointed President of Deutsche Grammophon Exec will replace Mark Wilkinson at German label
Analysis Universal hits historic digital tipping point as streaming jumps 34% Big moment for Lucian Grainge as digital outperforms physical and licensing