REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
Universal EMI Deal Approved by Both European Union Regulators and U.S. Federal Trade Commission Regulators Reportedly Told Universal To Sell 25% Of EMI Before Deal Approval Full Text: EMI CEO. Continue reading
The Week In Music Publishing: Sony/ATV Auctions Virgin, BMI Revenue Drop & More
Sony/ATV is preparing to auction their Virgin Music and Famous U.K. catalogs. The sale is a concession to regulators in the approval of Sony's takeover of EMI Music Publishing. Up for. Continue reading
U.S. Federal Trade Commission Approves Universal EMI Deal, Cites Labels’ “Different Portfolios”
(UPDATED) On the same day that EU regulators approved Universal Music's $1.9 Billion purchase of EMI, U.S. officials also rubber stamped the deal. In it's statement closing the case, the. Continue reading
7digital Expands Effort To Encourage Music Tech Innovation
Many music technology entrepreneurs, developers, and start-ups have ideas that usually sound great in theory (most overused term: “game-changer”), but it isn’t until they actually get their hands dirty in. Continue reading
Incubus Manager Steve Rennie: “Fuck The Gatekeepers!”
On next week’s episode of the Upward Spiral Podcast, Incubus manager Steve Rennie will be joining the show to share his experience and expertise, having been around long enough to witness. Continue reading
NPR Music’s Amy Schriefer Talks First Listen Album Streams
Guest post by Eliot Van Buskirk of Evolver.fm. NPR has a well-deserved reputation for airing thoughtful programming and the occasional quirky personality, but it’s also the place where a wide. Continue reading
Apple EarPods: Comfortable With Natural Sounding Bass But Will They Last?
Guest post by Brooks Newberry of Evolver.fm. Many iPod and iPhone owners — even the ones who don’t know what a CNET is — are quick to upgrade the flat. Continue reading
Full Text Of EMI CEO Roger Faxon’s Email To Staff On UMG Purchase, His Own Departure
Just after today's announcement that EU regulators had approved Universal 's $1.9 billion purchase of EMI's recorded music holdings, EMI CEO Roger Faxon sent an email to staff, In it,. Continue reading
Universal EMI Deal Likely To Slow Digital Music Innovation
With today's EU approval of Universal's purchase of EMI and U.S. regulators expected to follow, the new realities of a music industry now 40% controlled by a single company, is. Continue reading
EU Approves Universal EMI Deal [OFFICIAL]
European Union regulators have approved Universal Music Group's $1.9 billion purchase of EMI's recorded music holdings from bankers Citi. To get the nod, UMG has agreed to sell assets that. Continue reading
