Exceleration Music recruits ex-Spotify exec David Ecker and e-commerce lead Rachel Cunningham

Exceleration Music has named former Spotify exec David Ecker as its new label development manager. Rachel Cunningham, previously of Gimme Radio, has also joined the company to lead fan engagement and commerce. Ecker will play a key role in managing day-to-day relationships with Exceleration’s label and artist partners. He spent ...

Warner Music Group revenue up 5% in Q1

Ed Sheeran's - becomes fastest selling album of 2023 so far

Defected appoints Sarah Crane as director of marketing and operations

Tributes paid to "one of a kind" Malcolm Dunbar, A&R legend passes away aged 67

Gamma expands into Africa and Middle East

Gamma launched with some fanfare earlier this year. Now the music and creative multi-media company headed by Larry Jackson is expanding operations into the emerging markets of Africa ...

UMG's Dickon Stainer talks global opportunities for classical and jazz

Dickon Stainer, president and CEO of Global Classics & Jazz, has spoken to Music Week about the growing opportunities for classical and jazz. The senior Universal Music ...

Cooking Vinyl signs Shed Seven to global deal

Cooking Vinyl have signed indie rock band Shed Seven to a worldwide artist services deal. The label confirmed new music is planned for release in 2023. The band, ...

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