Sir Lucian Grainge has confirmed that UMG is in talks with a dozen different companies on “significant new products and service plans that hold promise for a dramatic expansion of ...
Music Week crunches the Q3 numbers on streaming in the UK and quizzes industry figures on key issues including price rises and ad-funded services
The UK music industry is facing ...
Spotify and BMG have entered into a direct, multi-year US publishing licensing agreement.
According to the announcement, the deal is “designed to deliver greater value to songwriters and their teams”. ...
The Life Of A Showgirl is already breaking records for Taylor Swift.
Spotify reported that on release day (October 3) Swift’s new single, The Fate Of Ophelia, became the most ...
Following the appointment of co-CEOs Gustav Söderström and Alex Norström, a senior Spotify executive has announced his departure.
David Kaefer, VP, music business, headed up the company’s music and ...
Spotify and Merlin have renewed their global, multi-year licensing partnership.
“This agreement reinforces the vital role of independent music on Spotify and provides Merlin members continued access to a platform ...
There was some surprise news in the industry with the announcement of Daniel Ek’s decision to step down as CEO of Spotify.
But it’s now clear that the decision ...
It’s the end of an era at Spotify as Daniel Ek – who led the streaming revolution over the last two decades – has stepped down from his CEO role.
The streaming ...
Lola Young is putting the work in for her new album, I’m Only F***ing Myself (Island).
As she chases a Top 3 debut (and new chart peak) at home, the ...
Spotify EQUAL is to sponsor the Campaigner category at the Women In Music Awards 2025.
This year’s edition of the hugely popular daytime ceremony will take place on Friday, October ...
