Warner Brothers Records Has Changed Its Name…

WMG's flagship label, Warner Bros. Records, is rebranding as Warner Records after 61 years.The major label is billing this the latest step in the company’s ongoing evolution. But let's be. Continue reading

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THU. BRIEF: MelodyVR Loses $14.7M Loss • Facebook Boosts Original • WMG Free Music Warning • More

THURSDAY 5.9.19 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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AM BRIEF: Spotify Salaries Soar • Deezer Rebrands • Indian Court Rules On Streaming • WMG Financials • More

WEDNESDAY 5.8.19 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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Warner Music Group Reports Solid Q2, Digital Up 21%

Warner Music Group Corp. today announced solid second quarter financial results for the period ending March 31, 2019. Total revenue grew 13.2% and digital revenue was up 20.8%.

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TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot

This week, some of our most popular articles on Hypebot dug into the world's most popular websites, Festify's new utilization of Spotify which allows  you to craft your dream festival,. Continue reading

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Stunning Warner Music Defeat vs Madonna ‘Vogue’ Co-Writer

A Manhattan federal appeals court has found that Warner Music Group is guilty of wrongfully withholding royalties from the co-writer behind Madonna’s hit song “Vogue.”

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Warner Music Is Tagging Music Teachers For Copyright Violations On YouTube

Musicians teaching other musicians online – often for free – are being tagged and their videos taken down by YouTube for alleged copyright violations. Many of the takedowns appear unwarranted.. Continue reading

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THU. BRIEF: Grammys Deadline Shifts • WMG Invests In Artiphon • BitTorrent Live • More

THURSDAY 3.28.19 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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Major Label Signs An Algorithm To A 20 Album Deal

This is NOT an early April Fools joke. Endel, an app that uses algorithms the company calls predictive mechanics to produce personalized sounds to help you focus and relax, has. Continue reading

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Spotify Begins Label Licensing Talks Amid Major Disputes

Spotify has begun negotiations to renew its licencees with all three major labels and other rights holders. The talks begin with Spotify on the offensive against the music industry on. Continue reading

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ADA Inks Sara Evans’ Born To Fly Records

WMG owned indie distributor ADA Worldwide has partnered with multi-platinum country artist Sara Evans and her indie label, Born To Fly Records. ADA will support the Nashville-based label with sales. Continue reading

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