Warner Music Group Revenue Flat In 2020
Warner Music Group posted their Q4 and full-year results this week showing that revenue was largely unchanged in 2020 for the world’s third-largest music group. According to WMG’s financial statements,. Continue reading
Merck Mercuriadis: ‘I Want To Change The Way The Songwriter Sits In The Economic Equation’ [INTERVIEW]
In this piece, music executive and entrepreneur Merck Mercuriadis discusses his company Hipgnosis, and its recent slew of successful copyright acquisitions. Guest post by Emmanuel Legrand of the Legrand Network. Continue reading
Good Deal Or Bad Deal? This Record Deal Simulator Can Tell You
Although a record deal is often perceived as something of an industry Holy Grail for up and coming young artists, the music business is also full of artists getting ripped. Continue reading
It Was Always About Money: Scooter Braun Sells Taylor Swift Catalog For $300M
Scooter Braun’s Ithaca Holdings has sold the master rights for Taylor Swift’s first six hit albums to a private investment fund in a deal reportedly worth more than $300 million.. Continue reading
“YouTube is becoming more important to music than music is to YouTube,” says MIDiA’s Mark Mulligan
YouTube announced that it now has 2 billion music users, but the music industry is not taking full advantage of the opportunities that the platform offers, says top MIDiA analyst. Continue reading
Is The Music Modernization Act Stifling Industry Innovation?
When the Music Modernization Act passed, many in the industry were concerned about what impact the legislation might have on the creative sector of the music business. Now, some fear. Continue reading
Spotify Shows ‘Profound Disrespect’ With Promo For Lower Royalty Offer Say Songwriters
Spotify’s recent offer of targeted algorithmic song placement in exchange for a lower royalty rate continues to draw fire. “Spotify’s suggestion to promise more exposure in exchange of lower royalty. Continue reading
Tower Records Returns with 500,000+ Vinyl, CDs, Cassettes & More Online
Much loved music retailer Tower Records, which closed all of its U.S. physical locations 14 years ago, has returned as an online store. The stores may be gone but Tower. Continue reading
The Weeknd To Headline Super Bowl Halftime 2021
The Weeknd will be the headliner at the Pepsi Super Bowl LV Halftime Show on CBS at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay, Fla. on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021. The. Continue reading
TIDAL Adds Millions Of Master Quality Tracks From WMG
TIDAL has added millions of MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) tracks from Warner Music Group to its Masters catalog. Included in the deak are iconic albums from artists such as The. Continue reading
