REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
As we sift back through a busy week in the music business, we revisit Spotify's scheme to pre-load phones with itself, Apple Music's stand as the only major streaming not. Continue reading
Kobalt Is Now A Next Generation Major Label In The Making [Mark Mulligan]
"Kobalt has been the poster child for the changing of the guard in the music business," writes MIDiA analyst Mark Mulligan. But it's on a path to become much more. Continue reading
Kobalt Is Raising Another $100 Million Funding Round
Music services and music publishing company Kobalt is raising a new round of funding that could top $100 million. The new funding comes just a year after Kobalt closed a. Continue reading
Business Of Indie: Eric Ethridge Joins Ole’s Red Dot • Kobalt Adds Sherwood, Boy Named Banjo • More
On today's edition of The Business Of Indie, Eric Ethridge joins Ole’s Red Dot record label. Kobalt adds music publishing clients Jonathan Sherwood and Boy Named Banjo, Stella's Music Club launches. Continue reading
AWAL Signs Viral Sensation Gus Dapperton
Kobalt’s AWAL has signed a worldwide recording deal with viral sensation Gus Dapperton. The singer, songwriter and producer is best known for his viral hits "Prune, You Talk Funny” and. Continue reading
Kobalt’s AWAL Inks Little Simz And Her Label AGE 101
Kobalt's recording arm AWAL has announced a global partnership deal with the hot UK hip hop artist Little Simz and her label, AGE 101. The company previously worked together for. Continue reading
Kobalt Invests $150M In AWAL To Help ‘Thousands Of Emerging Artists’
[UPDATED] Kobalt announced today that it is investing $150 million in its AWAL independent artist and label services division to better serve its growing roster. Kobalt is also combining all of its. Continue reading
