Streaming ahead of pop superstars, Sleep Token's No.1 album delivers Top 40 hits and global success

Sleep Token have reached No.1 for the first time with a strong opening for new album Even In Arcadia. As well as securing a UK No.1 with their fourth album, the masked metal act have topped the charts in Germany, the Netherlands, Australia and New Zealand and are on course ...

UMG launches Deutsche Grammophon and Blue Note Records in China

Sony reports music earnings up 14% in 2024-25 fiscal year

RCA's John Fleckenstein on the Sleep Token phenomenon as the rock act stream ahead of pop superstars

Capitol Music Group launches expanded Nashville division

Armada Music Group names Maarten Steinkamp as interim president

Armada Music Group, the parent company of Armada Music, BEAT Music Fund and Armada Music Publishing, has appointed Maarten Steinkamp as interim president. Steinkamp, who has worked ...

Music Week Awards 2025: Atlantic's marketing team talk Charli XCX and look ahead to Brat summer 2.0

Atlantic Records triumphed in the Artist Marketing Campaign category at the Music Week Awards in recognition of their hugely impactful Brat roll-out. Charli XCX’s album was the biggest ...

UMG appoints Matt Ellis as chief financial officer

Universal Music Group has appointed Matt Ellis as chief financial officer, effective June 9. Based in Santa Monica, he will be responsible for leading UMG’s global financial operations ...

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