Purple Pain: Universal Music Ponders Cancelling Prince Deal

Universal Music is apparently suffering from buyer's remorse. 10 weeks after completing a deal that was rumored to be north of $30 million, UMG is not seeing return on its. Continue reading

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WMG Launches ‘Streaming First’ Record Label

Warner Music Group has launched a new imprint, Artists To Watch Records, that will identify singles with the potential to become global streaming hits; and the record company already has. Continue reading

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Weekly Music Publishing Update 2.17.17: Chance The Rapper, Amazon, Anghami, Streaming Partnership & More

It's clear that streaming is the present and future of music consumption.  Chance The Rapper's 'Coloring Book' was the first streaming-only album to win a Grammy this past weekend, Prince's. Continue reading

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Prince Arrives On All Major Streaming Services, 2 New Albums Planned [UPDATED]

UPDATED: On Sunday, all of Prince's extensive Warner Music catalog returned to streaming. WMG also announced a slate of reissues and 2 new releases.

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Ethan Kaplan Exits Gracenote For Fender

Like many heritage brands, Fender has struggled to find its place in the digital era. The company recently named Andy Mooney, an exec with brand building experience at Disney and Nike,. Continue reading

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The Real Problem With Music Streaming

Although debates over music streaming generally revolve around the meager incomes which they often earn for artists and songwriters, there may be a larger issue at stake concerning the overall. Continue reading

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SaaSing The Music Business [Ethan Kaplan]

What does the shift to a streaming music economy mean for the industry as a whole? As the business changes and SasS (Software as a Service) providers become the dominant. Continue reading

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Record Store Day 2015 Spotlight: The Exchange

One day a year, music fans who prefer to listen to music on vinyl are rewarded with special releases that “validate” their interest in and passion. The Music Business Association. Continue reading

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Music Publishing News Roundup 1.17.15: Spirit Music, Universal, SESAC & More

Spirit Music Group has acquired the catalog of composer Henry Mancini for US administration. The catalog includes iconic songs such as “Moon River” from the film Breakfast at Tiffany’s as well as themes. Continue reading

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Warner Bros Records Names Peter Thea, EVP Creative Content

Warner Bros. Records today announced the appointment of Peter Thea as Executive Vice President, Creative Operations. Thea served as EVP of Universal Republic & Island Def Jam from 2011 to 2013,. Continue reading

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