MusicTank Closes Suddenly

MusicTank has closed after 15 years of providing music industry data and analysis. The sudden closure appears to have come after funding ran out and was announced on Twitter and. Continue reading

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Mercury Prize 2018 Winner: Wolfe Alice

UK indie rockers Wolf Alice have won the 2018 2018 Mercury Prize for their 2017 album “Visions of Life” during a ceremony on Thursday night at the Eventim Apollo in. Continue reading

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Music Industry In UK Booms As Brexit Disaster Looms

A British Phonographic Industry report shows that British music exports are now at their highest level in almost two decades. According to the BPI, UK labels generated revenues of £408.4 million. Continue reading

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THU. BRIEF: Caffeine Adds $100M, Live Nation • Music’s Brexit Problem • Redeye Inks New West • More

THURSDAY 9.6.18 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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AIM Independent Music Awards Winners 2018 – Full List

AIM’s Independent Music Awards were last night. The awards celebrate the best of the UK's independent artists and labels. Here is the full list of AIM Independent Music Awards Winners. Continue reading

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Lost Ones Launches As Virgin EMI Imprint

Virgin EMI has launched a new imprint dubbed Lost Ones. The new record label will be headed up by former Apple exec Ashley Sykes and ex-RCA A&R Barry Burt. 

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Concord Music Acquires Independiente Records

Concord Music has acquired the London-based record label Independiente Records.  Independiente currently serves as a label home to the Scottish rock band Travis, as well as Embrace, So Solid Crew,. Continue reading

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Indie Label High Time Expands Warner/ADA Deal, To Add Sydney, LA Offices

Indie label High Time is opening offices in LA and Sydney alongside an expanded partnership with Warner/ADA which includes a 5-year global deal. The UK label, which was founded by Carl. Continue reading

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NME and The Accelerating Decline Of Print Publications

Venerable music industry magazine NME announced the end of its print edition last week, following in the fated footsteps of many similar publications.  It's demise was inevitable, says analyst Zach. Continue reading

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50% Of UK Music Consumption 2017 Was Streaming, 4M Vinyl Records Sold

Stats released by UK label association BPI, based on Official Charts Company data, showed a strong year for recorded music, with consumption across all formats in 2017, growing at its. Continue reading

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Stormzy, Dua Lipa Take Top Honors At Brit Awards 2018 [Full List Of Winners]

New artists beat the old guard at the 2018  Brit Awards which saw grime artist Stormzy and pop music singer-songwriter Dua Lipa take top honors at the annual awards show,. Continue reading

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