Rolling Stone has launched five music charts powered by analytics firm Alpha Data, formerly known as BuzzAngle Music, which the magazine acquired last year. The debut comes almost two months later than originally planned. Taking a stab at the iconic Billboard charts that its hopes to dethrone, Rolling Stone says…
Category archives: Major Labels
Big Machine Records Inadvertently Promoted Label Services Deals [Mark Mulligan]
The very spat between Taylor Swift and the head of her former label over control of her hit masters is far from over. But whatever "truths" are revealed in the coming days, one thing is certain, writes MIDiA analyst Mark Mulligan, the dispute provides a cautionary lesson to artists and…
Pete Tong Named President of Three Six Zero Recordings
Three Six Zero CEO & Founder, Mark Gillespie, has announced that DJ and artist Pete Tong, will be joining the record label as President. Launched in 2018, Three Six Zero Recordings is a joint venture between Sony Music and Gillespie’s management company, Three Six Zero. Under Tong’s leadership, the label…
National Album Day To Return In 2019
Following the success of the inaugural UK based National Album Day last year, the event, focused on celebrating everything LP, will return in 2019. Set to take place on October 12th, National Album day will feature the theme ‘Don’t Skip’ and explore the “benefits of taking time out to listen…
Music Market Focus: China Streaming, Recording Business In China [Part 1/2]
Recently, China has successfully navigated its way up the music industry food chain, rising from 12th to 7th in the global industry in just two years. Here we look at what has led to the rapid growth in the country’s streaming and recording business, ________________________ Guest post from the Soundcharts…
Cardi B Can’t Trademark ‘Okurrr says US Patent Office
U.S. Patent and Trademark officials have refused Cardi B’s attempt to trademark her popular catchphrase “Okurr,” striking down any plans to profit from the phrase. Officials said the “slogan” falls under the category of “widely used commonplace expressions” and does not deserve a trademark, according to documents obtained by The…
Borchetta Bites Back: Taylor, ‘It’s time for some truth’ and Shares Contract Details
Big Machine Label Group founder Scott Borchetta has fired back at Taylor Swift after the singer took to Tumblr with an emotional reaction to the acquisition of BMLG and her hit recordings by Scooter Braun’s Ithaca Holding. ‘This is my worst case scenario, wrote Swift. “So, it’s time for some…
Taylor Swift Reacts To Big Machine Sale To Scooter Braun: ‘This is my worst case scenario’
Taylor Swift is calling the sale by Scott Borchetta of her former label Big Machine to Scooter Braun for $300 million her "worst case scenario." Swift recently signed to Universal, but Big Machine and now Braun controls all of Swift’s prior multi-platinum recordings. "This is what happens when you sign…
Scooter Braun Acquires Big Machine Label Group For $300M: ‘We’ve got a seat at the table.’
[UPDATED] Scooter Braun’s Ithaca Holdings has acquired Scott Borchetta’s Big Machine Label Group. The combined companies create a multifaceted independent music powerhouse that includes labels, management, streaming, publishing and media companies. Financial details of the transaction were not released. But the Wall Street Journal puts it at over $300 million,…
Amoeba Music Issues Statement: ‘We Are Not Closing’
Pushing back on reports that Amoeba Music was closing its Hollywood location after a residential development was green-lighted for the site., the iconic record store issued a statement: "We are NOT closing. We are going to be in the current location at 6400 Sunset Blvd for about another year, and…