EMI Takeover Bid For WMG Rumored
"EMI is preparing to make a takeover bid for US rival Warner Music in a deal that would create the second-biggest music group in the world, writes the Mail on. Continue reading
Allman Brothers & Cheap Trick Vs. Sony BMG Comments & Commentary
The Allman Brothers and Cheap Trick have filed a class action suit against Sony for allegedly under paying artists for digital downloads (story here). Is this another nail in the. Continue reading
Allmans And Cheap Trick File Suit Against Sony That Could Change The Industry
Two veteran rock acts have joined together in a lawsuit that could help many artists receive greater royalties and in the process may radically change a profit structure at established. Continue reading
Judge Believes Major Labels Attempted To Fix Download Prices To Protect CD Sales
A San Francisco judge appears to believe that major US record labels lied to the courts during a 2001 anti-trust case on download price fixing according to an investigative piece. Continue reading
EMI & Universal Tell Stock Market There’s A Good Year Ahead
EMI offered the stock market a first quarter financial preview covering the full year ahead. Combined revenues from music and publishing are expected to increase 4% for the fiscal year.. Continue reading
Two Become One As Sony and RCA Merge In Nashvile
Billboard.biz is reporting that RCA Label Group in Nashville (which includes the country divisions of Arista, RCA and BNA) and Sony Nashville will be merged into one company with Joe. Continue reading
Merger & Sale Rumors Heat Up for EMI, Warners and BMG
According to the UK Telegraph, "…Another takeover tale to resurface was that music retailer EMI Group could attract a bid at 300p a share. Dealers have speculated for months that. Continue reading
A Worthy Click: New Head Automatica Site Launches
A cool and engaging web site should be – after the music itself and a great live show – the cornerstone of every band’s marketing. So we’re always on the. Continue reading
Warner Chappell Launches Perfect Game Incubator Record Label
Warner/Chappell Music, the music publishing arm of the Warner Music Group has announced the creation of Perfect Game Recording Co., a new incubator label designed to promote and develop emerging. Continue reading
Can The Music Industry Get Beyond P2P And Piracy?
"Although about 3 million computers get sold every year in China, people don’t pay for the software. Someday they will, though. And as long as they’re going to steal it,. Continue reading
