Virgin EMI has launched a new imprint dubbed Lost Ones. The new record label will be headed up by former Apple exec Ashley Sykes and ex-RCA A&R Barry Burt. Sykes was UK Music Manager for Apple’s Beats 1. The pair will report to Virgin EMI president Ted Cockle, and will…
Category archives: Major Labels
Music Supervision and Sync Roundup: BlacKkKlansman, The Bold Type, Fallout 76 and More
In this every two week update from the Synchtank team, we’ll review the important placements and major happenings in the wild and wonderful world of music supervision and music sync. _______________________________ By Emma Griffiths of Synchtank and their Synchblog Film and TV BlacKkKlansman Features an Unreleased Prince Song on the…
Billboard All Time Top 100 Offers More Shock Than Surprise
In celebration of its 60th anniversary, Billboard has assembled a list of its all-time greatest hits from over the past six decades. Even factoring in changes in chart methodology and ranking, the chart contains more than a few shocks for anyone even vaguely familiar with the music industry. _______________________ Guest…
Sensing Blood In Water, Major Labels Sue ISP Cox For ‘Ignoring’ Their DMCA Notices
Major labels have for some time been excited by the prospect of being able to use the DMCA to get Internet Service Providers to boot users from the internet, and suing them if they failed. The most prominent victim of this strategy has been ISP Cox, who is now the…
WMG Sells All Spotify Stock, Pays Artists, Labels $126M
Warner Music Group has sold its entire holdings in Spotify stock for $504 million and will begin payments to artists and labels this month, the company announced on an earnings call Tuesday. "In February 2016, we were the first major to announce a policy to share proceeds from equity in…
Warner Music Group Posts Solid Q3 2018, Digital Up 14%
[UPDATE 2] Warner Music Group revenue grew 1.9% on a constant currency basis in Q3 2018, according to a financials filed on Tuesday. That growth was driven by the sale of Spotify stock and 14.1% growth in digital revenue. “Amazing new music from our artists and songwriters and great execution…
NYT Expose Looks Inside The Culture Of Billboard Magazine
The New York Times‘ Ben Sisario has published a scathing report on the business culture of Billboard, both before and after the exit of chief John Amato. The expose comes just as the trade is feeling increased pressure from online outlets and a well financed effort to challenge its dominate…
Will A New Chart Soon Rival Billboard?
[UPDATED] Since 1940, Billboard has been the gold standard for measuring industry success, whether sales, radio or just bragging rights. BuzzAngle partnering with Penske Media is challenging Billboard’s turf by offering analytics more in touch with the streaming world. ___________________________ Guest post by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0 Ever since…
50% Of Universal Music Is For Sale, But Who Will Buy It?
Vivendi announced this week that it is no longer spinning off its Universal Music Group with an IPO; but rather that it wants to sell up to 50% of the world’s largest music company. But given the price tag and other hurdles who can afford UMG? Who will want to?…
For Better Or Worse: Drake Defines Streaming Era Success
While the consumption habits of the streaming era have led many to believe that the traditional album format would soon become a thing of the past, the massive streaming success of Drake’s newest ninety minute album tells a different story. ______________________ Guest post by David Deal from his Superhype Blog…