REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
In this cycle back through the week's music industry news, we revisit Instagram's debut of a music feature for stories, Cardi B's countersuit of her former manager, the 30th birthday. Continue reading
This Week In Music Commentary
Commentators in the music industry this week weight in on the need for songwriters to have a copyright small claims court, how Spotify's stock behavior is being misread, and why. Continue reading
Is Troy Carter Leaving Spotify? Fresh Rumors Claim Epic Move
Is Troy Carter leaving Spotify? Rumor spread that Spotfiy's global head of creator services was leaving after the streamer's new 'hate and hurtful' policy banned XXXTentacion, R Kelly and others from. Continue reading
Sony Predicts Growth Slowdown For Music Industry
The recorded music industry has been on the up and up for the past few years, seeing double digit growth thanks to the magic of streaming. As with so many. Continue reading
Sony, Orchard Share $750M Spotify Windfall With Indie Artists, Labels Regardless Of Recoupment
Sony Music will begin sending checks sharing its $750 million windfall from the sale of Spotify stock with the independent artists it distributes through its Orchard subsidiary as soon as. Continue reading
What Does AT&T, Time Warner Deal Mean For Music? A Lot.
A Federal Judge yesterday ruled that AT&T could complete its $85 billion takeover of Time Warner, including HBO, CNN, DC Entertainment and all of its popular media properties. With no. Continue reading
Music Biz Adjusts To Spotify’s New Rules Of Engagement [Mark Mulligan]
While Spotify generates just 27% of global recorded music revenue, it is a growing percentage that the music industry increasingly can''t imagine living without. That and its cultural influence a. Continue reading
Sony Takes $2.3B Controlling Stake In EMI
With a check for $2.3 billion, Sony has become the world's largest music publisher. The deal adds a catalog of more than two million songs from EMI Music Publishing, including hits. Continue reading
Sony Music Buys $185M Stake In ‘Peanuts’ Brand
Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) has today announced that it has acquired a stake in the iconic ‘Peanuts’ brand. Created by Charles M. Schulz in 1950 and owned by Nova Scotia-based DHX. Continue reading
