UMG's Sir Lucian Grainge looks ahead to further Streaming 2.0 deals and independent music partners

Universal Music Group CEO & chairman Sir Lucian Grainge has issued his annual New Year’s message to staff reflecting on the major’s achievements and the plans for the year ahead (a little later than usual because of the wildfires in LA). It follows a record haul of trophies for UMG ...

Spotify adds 35m users and 11m subscribers in Q4

Frontiers Label Group signs Irish rock duo Greywind

Celeste, Ríoghnach Connolly and Nadine Shah to perform at Sisters: Annie Lennox And Friends

BMG promotes Anna Derbyshire to vice president of campaign management

Record Store Day UK names Sam Fender as 2025 ambassador and reveals vinyl exclusive

Record Store Day UK has unveiled Sam Fender as this year’s official ambassador. As part of the role, he will champion the vibrant and unique culture of UK ...

Wise Music Group appoints Dirk Lange as managing director of UK rights companies

Wise Music Group has appointed Dirk Lange to the role of managing director of UK rights companies. His remit includes some of Wise Music's best-known brands such as ...

The Weeknd races towards No.1 with sixth album Hurry Up Tomorrow

The Weeknd has started the week racing ahead in the albums chart and could be securing No.1 with his sixth studio album Hurry Up Tomorrow, which has racked ...

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