Havas launches Volyum label with Virgin to pair artists with brands

Global communications giant Havas has launched new label Volyum in partnership with Virgin Music Group. According to the announcement, the label will drive collaboration between emerging artists and global brands. “In partnership with Virgin Music Group, Volyum offers a dynamic model where original music powers brand narratives while fueling new ...

Jean-Sebastien 'Seb' Permal to lead A&R across Warner Music Central Europe labels

UMG board rejects Pershing Square takeover bid

Maisie Peters scores second No.1 album with opening sales up 44%

Atlantic teams with reality TV streaming service Zeus Network's music division

TuneCore expands international leadership team

TuneCore has expanded the company’s international leadership team with key promotions. The independent development partner for self-releasing artists, which is part of Believe, has named Basile Beaugendre ...

LabelWorx unveils Elevate scheme to boost new electronic music labels

Services and distribution business and electronic music specialist LabelWorx has launched a new initiative aimed at helping independent labels grow faster. Elevate will accelerate the growth of independent ...

Sony Music's Julie Swidler confirms planned departure after 18 years at the major

Sony Music and Julie Swidler, executive vice president, business affairs and general counsel, have announced her long-planned departure at the end of June. Since being appointed in ...

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