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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Concord Music Group applauds ‘unstoppable force’ of PULSE Music Group, as pop publisher racks up US hits
Concord’s Jakes Wisely says “Pulse is absolutely crushing it”
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US indie Concore Entertainment climbs charts as CEO aims to become ‘one of the most respected labels in the world’
Natalia Damini and others on label roster land on US charts
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$500 million-backed Saban Music Group launches new KYEN?ES? concept
‘We are pioneering something new, that is fresh and exciting.’
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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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Official: SiriusXM to acquire Stitcher in $325m deal
“With Stitcher, we will expand our digital audio advertising presence and look to generate new ways for creators to find and connect with their audiences.”
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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…
Sony/ATV inks global deal with J. Balvin’s Exec Producer, Sky Rompiendo
“Sky is one of the foremost producers and songwriters working in music today.”
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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…
#Loverecordstores online event generates revenues of over £1m in one day for retailers in the UK
The aim of the event was to provide participating stores with a revenue boost in the absence of Record Store Day
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