50% Of Universal Music Is For Sale, But Who Will Buy It?
Vivendi announced this week that it is no longer spinning off its Universal Music Group with an IPO; but rather that it wants to sell up to 50% of the. 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
Credentials To Universal Music Computer Systems Exposed
For days or even weeks, the deepest, darkest secrets kept within the private IT infrastructure of Universal Music Group had laid exposed. But who knew, what information they gathered and. Continue reading
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
In this scroll back through the week's music industry news, we revisit Charlie Walk's exit from Republic Records following sexual harassment allegations, AI turning Trump's tweets into playlists, the continued. Continue reading
UMG Says Artists Will Profit From Spotify Stock Sale, But What Does That Mean?
After months of silence, Universal Music Group has joined Sony and Warners in pledging to share proceeds from the upcoming public sale of Spotify stock with the artists signed to. Continue reading
Sony’s Morris To Launch Indie Label, But NOT With Apple
The long planned exit of Sony Music Entertainment non-executive chairmen Doug Morris will happen at the end of March, according to mulitple sources. But the 79 year old music execitive. Continue reading
Universal Music Is Raking In $18 Million A Day
The music industry is generally regarded to be in much better shape than it was even a year ago, and Universal Music showing further evidence to suggest a business on. Continue reading
Twitter’s Music Industry Liaison Exits For Role At Republic Records
After 3 years as head of music talent at Twitter, Lance Turner has joined Universal Music Group's Republic Records as SVP of marketing. The former Capital Music exec will be based out. Continue reading
