REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
In this scroll back through the week's music industry news, we revisit Charlie Walk's exit from Republic Records following sexual harassment allegations, AI turning Trump's tweets into playlists, the continued. Continue reading
UMG Says Artists Will Profit From Spotify Stock Sale, But What Does That Mean?
After months of silence, Universal Music Group has joined Sony and Warners in pledging to share proceeds from the upcoming public sale of Spotify stock with the artists signed to. Continue reading
Sony’s Morris To Launch Indie Label, But NOT With Apple
The long planned exit of Sony Music Entertainment non-executive chairmen Doug Morris will happen at the end of March, according to mulitple sources. But the 79 year old music execitive. Continue reading
Universal Music Is Raking In $18 Million A Day
The music industry is generally regarded to be in much better shape than it was even a year ago, and Universal Music showing further evidence to suggest a business on. Continue reading
Twitter’s Music Industry Liaison Exits For Role At Republic Records
After 3 years as head of music talent at Twitter, Lance Turner has joined Universal Music Group's Republic Records as SVP of marketing. The former Capital Music exec will be based out. Continue reading
Enrique Iglesias Sues UMG For Unpaid Streaming Royalties
Latin music superstar Enrique Iglesias has filed a lawsuit against his former label, accusing them of underpaying streaming royalties. According to the suit, filed in a Miami on Wednesday, Iglesias alleges. Continue reading
This Week In Music Commentary
This week, commentators from the music industry weighed in on the global songwriter shell game, the transition of the music industry into the digital age, and whether or not the. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. & Indie Music
This week, we've got all kinds of helpful tips for independent artists striking out on their own, from how to up their merch game, to the best way to come. Continue reading
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
As we scroll back through major music industry stories from the past seven days, we revisit L.A. Reid's departure from Epic Records, Pandora's continued plummet, the continued fallout from Fyre. Continue reading
The Future Of Windowed Streaming Exclusives [Bas Grasmayer]
Last week, Universal Music Group and Spotify announced a deal would soon be taking place between the two companies. One component of the deal gives UMG the option of withholding. Continue reading
