Tag: Warner Bros. Records

Purple Pain: Universal Music Ponders Cancelling Prince Deal

Universal Music is apparently suffering from buyer's remorse. 10 weeks after completing a deal that was rumored to be north of $30 million, UMG is not seeing return on its. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/17/2017 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Original Song, Golden Raspberry Awards, I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man, LinnDrum, Parade Tour, Paul McCartney, Prince (musician), Sign o' the Times, Susannah Melvoin, Warner Bros. Records

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WMG Launches ‘Streaming First’ Record Label

Warner Music Group has launched a new imprint, Artists To Watch Records, that will identify singles with the potential to become global streaming hits; and the record company already has. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/22/2017 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Music, Chaos and Disorder, Chief executive officer, Let's Go Crazy, Little Red Corvette, Prince (musician), Purple Rain (film), United States, Warner Bros. Records, Warner Music Group

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Weekly Music Publishing Update 2.17.17: Chance The Rapper, Amazon, Anghami, Streaming Partnership & More

It's clear that streaming is the present and future of music consumption. Chance The Rapper's 'Coloring Book' was the first streaming-only album to win a Grammy this past weekend, Prince's. Continue reading

Bob Baker on 02/17/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Amazon Music, Apple Music, Batman, Chaos and Disorder, Prince (musician), Purple Rain (film), Spotify, Streaming media, Warner Bros., Warner Bros. Records

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Prince Arrives On All Major Streaming Services, 2 New Albums Planned [UPDATED]

UPDATED: On Sunday, all of Prince's extensive Warner Music catalog returned to streaming. WMG also announced a slate of reissues and 2 new releases.

Bruce Houghton on 02/13/2017 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 1, 2 Step, 300 Entertainment, Adswizz, Advertising, Airplay, All rights reserved, Barstool Sports, Cameron Strang, Ciara, Google, iHeartRadio, Pacific Time Zone, Prince (musician), Rogue One, Samsung, Soundcloud, Spotify, Universal Music Group, Warner Bros. Records, YouTube

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Ethan Kaplan Exits Gracenote For Fender

Like many heritage brands, Fender has struggled to find its place in the digital era. The company recently named Andy Mooney, an exec with brand building experience at Disney and Nike,. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/11/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Access Industries, American Express, Andy Mooney, Andy Warhol, Artists and repertoire, Atlantic Ocean, country music, Warner Bros. Records, Warner Music Group, Warwick Manufacturing Group

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The Real Problem With Music Streaming

Although debates over music streaming generally revolve around the meager incomes which they often earn for artists and songwriters, there may be a larger issue at stake concerning the overall. Continue reading

Guest Post on 08/27/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: Apple Inc., BMG Rights Management, Century Media Records, MTV, music industry, record label, Rise Records, Sony, Subscription business model, Warner Bros. Records

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SaaSing The Music Business [Ethan Kaplan]

What does the shift to a streaming music economy mean for the industry as a whole? As the business changes and SasS (Software as a Service) providers become the dominant. Continue reading

Guest Post on 07/16/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., Average revenue per user, Cashier, IPod, iTunes, ITunes Store, music industry, Nielsen SoundScan, Streaming media, Warner Bros. Records

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Record Store Day 2015 Spotlight: The Exchange

One day a year, music fans who prefer to listen to music on vinyl are rewarded with special releases that “validate” their interest in and passion. The Music Business Association. Continue reading

Guest Post on 04/14/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 21 Things I Want in a Lover, Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive, Alison Brie, Alyssa, Answering machine, Backlot, Berklee College of Music, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Warner Bros., Warner Bros. Records

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Music Publishing News Roundup 1.17.15: Spirit Music, Universal, SESAC & More

Spirit Music Group has acquired the catalog of composer Henry Mancini for US administration. The catalog includes iconic songs such as “Moon River” from the film Breakfast at Tiffany’s as well as themes. Continue reading

Bob Baker on 01/27/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Billboard Hot 100, Celebrity, Chief operating officer, Nick Jonas, Promotional recording, record label, Sony Music Entertainment, Studio album, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Bros. Records

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Warner Bros Records Names Peter Thea, EVP Creative Content

Warner Bros. Records today announced the appointment of Peter Thea as Executive Vice President, Creative Operations. Thea served as EVP of Universal Republic & Island Def Jam from 2011 to 2013,. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 01/14/2014 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Cameron, Dan McCarroll, Jive Records, The Island Def Jam Music Group, Vice president, Warner Bros., Warner Bros. Records, WBR

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