‘An effective vaccine will be the ultimate solution, but until that is realized, the Chinese music business has quickly found ways to innovate.’

Modern Sky’s Dave Pichilingi on what coming out of COVID-19 lockdown has looked like for the music industry in China
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BMG now offers artist podcast opportunities via Bertelsmann’s Storyglass in the UK

“We are always looking for new ways to foster their creativity, and the Content Alliance opens up a unique infrastructure to do so. The launch of Storyglass offers a significant extension of our services to artists.”
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Sony Music Group hires Roc Nation exec Towalame Austin as EVP, Philanthropy and Social Impact

Sony Music Group, whose ranks include both Sony Music Entertainment and Sony/ATV Music Publishing, has hired Towalame Austin as Executive Vice President, Philanthropy and Social Impact. Austin moves over from her role as Executive of Philanthropy at Ro…

Universal makes major move into Punjabi music with Desi Melodies partnership

Universal Music India (UMI) has announced an exclusive multi-year, global distribution deal with highly successful Indian music company Desi Melodies. Founded in Mohali, in the Punjab region of northern India by Jaani (Lyricist, Singer) and Arvindr Kha…