Want to work at a Major Label? You are competing for just 27K jobs worldwide
If you dream of working at a major record label or music publisher, you may find this new analysis both encouraging and incredibly daunting. The three major music groups –. Continue reading
Triller confirms owing Sony $2M, vows to pay less for music [Read their full statement]
In August, Sony Music Entertainment (SME) sued short video platform Triller for non-payment and, earlier this month, removed all music from Sony, UMG, WMG and indie licensor Merlin. “We have. Continue reading
Major labels are pushing Spotify, streamers to pay D.I.Y. artists LESS, says top exec
The major labels are lobbying Spotify and other streaming music platforms less, according to a top music executive. The reason is falling market share for the majors. While working to. Continue reading
Sony now ignoring any unrecouped balances for heritage songwriters
As part of an expansion of its “Artists Forward” initiative, Sony Music has announced it will be ignoring any unrecouped balances from its songwriters that received advances before the year. Continue reading
Sony Music Pub CEO Jon Platt on the post-pandemic state of music and ‘leaning into the discomfort’
Sony Music Publishing CEO Jon Platt is interviewed by Larry Miller, the host of the Musonomics podcast and Director of the Music Business Program at NYU Steinhardt. By: Hannah O. Continue reading
Spotify, Warner Music Group Sign ‘Expanded’ Global Licensing Deal
Warner Music Group and Spotify have signed a new “expanded” global licensing deal both companies announced on Wednesday. A joint statement reads: “Warner Music Group and Spotify are pleased to. Continue reading
TuneIn Responds To Legal Battle With Sony, WMG
TuneIn is pushing back against claims by Sony and BMG of a clean win last week in a UK court case against the online broadcast aggregator. In a statement, TuneIn. Continue reading
Sony Music Launches New Children’s Label Magic Star
Sony Music UK has launched a new children’s entertainment label called Magic Star. Led by former NBC Universal executive Will Speer, the company’s will be to sign and develop artists. Continue reading
Sony Launches Spotify Data-Driven Personalized Merch For Bring Me The Horizon
Sony has launched a line of customized merch created by Spotify data for the fans of UK rock band . The ‘Amo in color’ initiative connects streaming with physical merch. Continue reading
