A&M/Octone, Interscope Geffen End Joint Venture
Interscope Geffen A&M acquires remaining 50% of A&M/Octone joint venture, ending the partnership that developed Maroon 5, Hollywood Undead, and other platinum acts since 2007....
Tag : Music Business
4 Mistakes to Avoid in Your Music Career
Learn 4 crucial mistakes that independent artists make when building their music careers. Expert songwriter shares key tips for submissions and opportunities....
Redman: Making His Own Rules in Music
Redman joins the growing trend of artists avoiding 360 record deals, announcing plans to release music independently while hinting at a new collaboration with Method...
Rachel Scarpati: The Business of Music
Rachel Scarpati from The Harry Fox Agency explains the key differences between HFA, ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC at SF MusicTech Summit XIV, discussing music business...
MC Lyte Stops By Majic 107.5:97.5
MC Lyte discusses her new reality show and music business insights in an exclusive interview with Chubb Rock on Majic 107.5/97.5....
Toni Braxton Just Can’t Catch a Break
Toni Braxton lost 27 songs from her catalog after being outbid in her bankruptcy settlement. Ross M. Klein doubled her $20K offer to acquire the...
SoundExchange Names Julia Massimino VP of Public Policy
SoundExchange hires Julia Massimino as VP of Global Public Policy to lead government affairs and legislative strategy for artist rights and digital music compensation....
Scratch Music Group Secures Growth Funding
Scratch Music Group secures growth financing led by NEA to expand its DJ services and technology operations. The company operates a network of 1,000+ DJs...
Scarface: Hip Hop Controlled by Whites, Blacks to Blame?
Scarface discusses hip hop being controlled by whites in explosive interview. The Geto Boys legend and former Def Jam executive shares his controversial views on...
UMG Partners With Roc Nation
Universal Music Group announces major partnership with JAY-Z's Roc Nation label. Deal includes worldwide releases from JAY-Z, Rihanna and emerging artists....
Independent Artists: Understanding Music Licensing
Independent artists need proactive music licensing strategies to succeed. Expert Winston Giles explains how owning masters and avoiding samples increases placement chances....
NeYo Talks The Business, Beyonce, and The Evolution of R&B
NeYo discusses the music business, his collaboration with Beyonc�, and the evolution of R&B in a comprehensive interview with London Music-News....
Jay Z Signs Deal with Warner/Chappell Music
Jay-Z signs major publishing deal with Warner/Chappell Music to administer his catalog from 2008 forward and Roc Nation's songwriter copyrights....
Ron Spaulding Named SVP of Sales for Capitol Music Group
Ron Spaulding has been named Senior Vice President of Sales for Capitol Music Group, where he'll oversee retail marketing strategies and field operations....
9 Useful Truths About the Music and Radio Industry
Music industry veteran shares 9 essential truths about surviving in the radio and music business, including when to move on and how to control your...
Steve Barnett Named Chairman/CEO Of Capitol Music Group
Steve Barnett has been named Chairman/CEO of Capitol Music Group by Universal Music Group's Lucian Grainge. The appointment positions Barnett to lead EMI's global revitalization...
ASCAP Appoints Elizabeth Matthews as EVP and General Counsel
ASCAP appoints Elizabeth Matthews as Executive Vice President and General Counsel. Former Viacom executive will oversee legal affairs protecting songwriter and publisher rights....
Rapper True-Lee Turns Down Six Figure Deal
17-year-old rap prodigy Tru-Lee turned down a six-figure publishing deal from a major label while preparing for his 7-city Asia tour....
David Geffen on Entering Today’s Music Industry
Legendary record executive David Geffen says he'd 'kill himself' if entering today's music industry, citing lack of Top 40 radio and MTV repetition....
Tyrese Discusses Issues w/ Major Labels & Going Independent
Tyrese opens up about his challenges with major record labels and explains his decision to go independent. The R&B star discusses creative control....
Universal Republic Expands, Naim Ali McNair Named VP A&R
Universal Republic Records expands its Urban A&R department by hiring Tab Nkhereanye and Naim Ali McNair as Vice Presidents. Both bring extensive experience from major...
Universal Music Group Names Lucian Grainge Chairman and CEO
Universal Music Group appoints Lucian Grainge as Chairman and CEO, with the executive also joining Vivendi's board and Activision Blizzard's board....
Changes at Interscope and Def Jam
Interscope Records executed multiple layoffs this week with more planned. Def Jam is expected to announce similar staff reductions within 30 days....
Damon Dash Attacks Kevin Liles & Lyor Cohen Over Uninvited Meeting
Damon Dash expresses anger over being excluded from a meeting about his artists involving Kevin Liles. He criticizes Lyor Cohen, questioning his cultural authenticity....
Doug Morris Stepping Down from Universal at Year’s End
Universal Music CEO Doug Morris is in talks with Sony to head their music division at year's end. The move comes amid major record industry...
