Boomplay has over 60m Monthly Active Users and a catalog of over 65m tracks
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Author archives: Music Business Worldwide
‘It is a Herculean task, managing an artist in 2021.’
Matt Colon, Global President of Music at YM&U tells MBW about the firm’s expansion plans, success with NFTs, and above all, the challenges of being an artist manager in 2021…
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CD Baby has paid out over $1bn to artists using its distribution platform
More than a million artists worldwide have distributed music via the platform
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BMG and KKR announce first joint acquisition: The ‘entire music interests’ of ZZ Top
MBW sources suggest the deal would have carried a significant eight-figure price-tag
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‘The power dynamic between music and tech has changed. We should be more bullish at the negotiating table.’
This MBW op/ed comes from Ran Geffen, founder of OMA XR content agency and the CEO of Amusica Song Management
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Four Tet vs. Domino: Artist adds breach of contract to legal claims in royalties lawsuit against label
There’s been an increased level of scrutiny of the artist-label relationship in the streaming age in the UK this year, and the global music business has been watching the developments in the market very closely. Back in January, a cross-party UK …
‘There’s trap doors everywhere in this game. The secret is being able to navigate them.’
John Dawkins was recently upped to Managing Director of Various Artists, following Platinum-selling success with Tom Grennan. Here, he tells us his story and gives his views on the modern UK business…
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Primary Wave has over $1 billion to spend on music rights… and it’s not wasting any time
Primary Wave boss Larry Mestel answers MBW’s end-of-2021 questions
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‘Bowie bonds’ are are back: Northleaf uses Spirit Music Group assets to raise $303.8m offering
Issuing bonds allows companies to raise money without taking on debt from a bank
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Artist management and live booking firm ATC Group raises $5.2m in UK IPO
ATC also owns livestreaming business Driift
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