News Tencent Music takes first steps towards IPO – report Investment banks reportedly invited to pitch for a role
News The Orchard signs licensing deal with B2B streaming platform Nightlife in Australia Independent music distributed by The Orchard can now earn public performance revenue in Australia
News Tencent Music readies for $25bn IPO in the US – report China-based streaming service said to be interviewing potential banks over the next month with plans to float in the US
News After Spotify’s NYSE debut, another music streaming service mulls stock exchange flotation Qobuz says it will consider move following new funding round
News Will Spotify launch its first hardware product this month? Streaming service to make an announcement on April 24th
News Beatport acquires Pulselocker assets to create ‘next generation’ DJ streaming service DJ streaming site Pulselocker shuttered in 2017
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 Independent labels set for $60m payout from Latin American streaming services in 2018 Merlin members' earnings from Latin America increase five fold in three years thanks to streaming
Blog ‘Indian youth is waiting to be enticed by knock-out digital platforms. It’s a matter of time’ Absolute Label Services Director Simon Wills returned from the BPI, AIM and DIT's trade mission to India excited about the opportunities that are on the horizon
News French recorded music market up 3.9% as streaming income grows to €243m Total annual sales from recorded music up €22m to €583m
News Apple Music launches student deal in 82 additional markets Deal arrives in nearly all the countries where Apple Music is available
News A month away from the stock market, Spotify offers free 60 day Premium deal Two-month freebie is themed around Valentines Day
News Martin Bandier: 44% rise in US streaming royalties for songwriters is ‘very positive ruling’ Sony/ATV chief ways in on landmark decision