WMG Delays IPO After Coronavirus Causes Market Volatility
Warner Music Group has delayed plans to launch its initial public offerings (IPOs), according to people familiar with the matter. The company made the decision after the S&P 500 Index. Continue reading
Universal Music Represents 8 Of Top 10 Recording Artists In The World
8 of the IFPI’s top 10 global artists in 2019 record for Universal Music. That’s more than any record company since the IFPI started tracking these figures in 2013. Republic. Continue reading
OFFICIAL: Deborah Dugan Fired by Recording Academy
Deborah Dugan has been officially terminated by the Recording Academy after serving as its CEO and chairperson for just 5 months. In January she was placed on administrative leave after. Continue reading
Major Labels Now Earn $1 Million Every Hour From Streaming
While there’s still some debate over whether streaming is profitable for artists, it seems pretty clear that the major labels are at least raking it in, with new data showing. Continue reading
30 Musicians To Receive emPawa Incubator Funding
Nigerian-born Afropop star and music executive Mr. Eazi has named 30 global artists for the second edition of his talent incubator program emPawa. Each artist participating in the seven-month #emPawa30. Continue reading
How $17B Netflix Spending Spree Will Effect Music Sync
With Netflix set to spend $17 billion on original programming this year and the competition for video on demand continuing to heat up, it’s a good time for artists and. Continue reading
Chrysalis Records Relaunches As Frontline Label
Iconic record label Chrysalis Records has announced it will be relaunching as a frontline label and to release new music for the first time in more than two decades. To. Continue reading
In It Together: Independents File “Friend of the Court” Brief In Google v. Oracle Case
Chris Castle shares recent efforts by himself and members of the Songwriters Guild of America to protect Oracle from Google’s predatory practices in the most recent of several legal battles.. Continue reading
Warning Signs For Radio As Country Music Embraces Streaming
Streaming of Country music was up 36% in the US last year according to new data from MRC Data/Nielsen Music 54% of American country radio listeners now report streaming music. Continue reading
Spotify Gives New Music Friday Playlist A Major Global Rebrand
Spotify’s New Music Friday playlist, a popular weekly curated selection of new tracks from both established and emerging artists, has been given a global rebrand. The revamped mainstream music playlist. Continue reading
