Ben Mortimer on Polydor Label Group's 'hot streak' including Lewis Capaldi, Sam Fender & Olivia Dean

Polydor Label Group is officially on a hot streak. That’s the verdict from label group president Ben Mortimer, as the Universal Music company marks a run of success for artists new and established. The latest chart result for the label is the No.1 comeback for Lewis Capaldi (previously with EMI), ...

Lorde hits No.1 for the first time as Glastonbury performers impact charts

Pophouse appoints Oak View Group's Jessica Koravos as CEO

Virgin Music co-CEOs hit back at 'falsehoods' over Downtown deal

Universal Music Greater China unveils global alliance with artist David Tao's Great Entertainment

Ahead of the Finsbury Park gig, XL Recordings' Ben Beardsworth on Fontaines DC 'seizing the moment'

XL Recordings MD Ben Beardsworth has told Music Week that Fontaines DC are on the “cusp of something really significant” in terms of their global reach. The band ...

Warner Music acquires Skorpioni catalogue

Warner Music Finland has acquired the catalogue of independent record company Skorpioni. The company had announced earlier this year that it would be ceasing operations.

Sony Music France & Sony Music Publishing France acquire Lusafrica/Africa Nostra label and publisher

Sony Music France and Sony Music Publishing France have acquired Lusafrica and Africa Nostra, a long-established label and publishing house dedicated to promoting Lusophone (Portuguese-speaking) and African artists ...

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