Spotify is changing its approach to windowing releases on premium after finally signing a new, multi-year global license agreement with Universal Music Group (UMG).
Under the deal, Universal artists will ...
Maybe it’s a case of lingering preconceptions. Perhaps there’s only space for one narrative of genre growth at a time and grime simply served up the cooler option.
It could ...
Universal Music Group has reported revenue growth of 4.4% in 2016, up to €5.26 billion.
The growth was driven by a whopping 57.9% increase in its streaming revenues, which more ...
Sony Music UK enjoyed its most successful BRITs ever last night, securing a haul of nine out of the 13 available awards.
The major dominated proceedings on the night, with ...
Universal Music Group is relaunching Polygram Entertainment in a move to accelerate its film and television strategy.
Working closely with UMG’s labels, Universal Music Publishing Group and other Vivendi companies, ...
Days after her show stopping Super Bowl half-time performance, Lady Gaga has released the video for her song John Wayne exclusively through Apple Music.
The exclusive video release is ...
Universal Music Group has agreed a deal with Prince’s estate to manage his NPG recordings, including a catalogue of 25 albums and a collection of his unreleased material.
Effective immediately, ...
Universal Music Group has signed a new long-term deal with classical pianist Lang Lang.
Effective immediately, the deal marks Lang Lang’s return to UMG’s artist roster, with future classical albums ...
A number of leading executives have backed VR to revolutionise the industry, with each of the three majors outlining their vision as to how the technology will shape the music ...
The compilations sector may not be the most fashionable part of the biz right now, but it’s certainly the most entertaining to watch.
By rights, the art of putting single ...
