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Rock up: Guitar music grows physical music share

The latest figures from Kantar Worldpanel show that rock is on the up. For the 12-week period up to January 13, the genre increased its share of physical sales to 37% - its highest share for five years. Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody OST played a big part in rock’s rise to ...

HMV confirms first batch of stores to re-open

'It such a passionate industry': HMV's Doug Putman on why he got into the music biz

UMG revenues up 10% in 2018, 50% sale process 'right on track'

'We've got the right people to grow this business': Doug Putman on the future of HMV

'This is a wonderful opportunity': BMG launches Trojan Jamaica

BMG has launched Trojan Jamaica, a new frontline label working to bring newly produced, Jamaican-made music to market. Trojan Jamaica is the result of a partnership with musician/producer Zak ...

Michael Lynton joins WMG as chairman

Michael Lynton has joined the Warner Music Group board of directors as chairman Lynton is currently chairman of Snap Inc. and was previously CEO of Sony Entertainment, which ...

'It marks new territory': AIM unveils three-day Connected event

AIM has announced details of its largest ever conference, AIM Connected. The flagship, three-day event will take place from April 1-3 at Studio Spaces, London. It will combine ...

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