'No one can say anything to me - I'm 57, I'm fine': Rick Astley reflects on career longevity

Rick Astley is back this month with Are We There Yet?, his ninth studio album and third with BMG. It follows the impact of Kylie Minogue’s Tension, which debuted at No.1 on Friday (September 30) for BMG with stellar sales of 53,237. The independent company steered Astley to his first ...

Deezer signs up independent label to artist-centric streaming model

Believe UK MD Alex Kennedy on why the music industry should embrace AI

Kylie Minogue reaches 'new generation' as BMG celebrates third consecutive No.1 studio album

Music industry bodies welcome 2024 launch of CIISA to help prevent bullying and harassment

Rough Trade Retail reports record revenue amid vinyl sales boom

Music Week has been reporting on the robust growth in vinyl sales in the last few years. So it’s perhaps no surprise that Rough Trade Retail UK has ...

William Hsieh appointed as MD of Universal Music Taiwan and SVP of UMGC

Universal Music Greater China has appointed William Hsieh as MD of Universal Music Taiwan, and Senior Vice President of UMGC, effective immediately. Hsieh will be based in Taipei ...

Earache Records signs Kris Barras Band to global deal

The Kris Barras Band have signed a new worldwide record deal with Earache Records. The British rock act from the West Country are fronted by former professional ...

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