CD Baby appoints Sean Hallarman and Craig May to key roles

CD Baby has made two key appointments: Sean Hallarman as senior vice president of product and Craig May as senior vice president of artist & fan development. The hires by Downtown Music’s artist direct distribution and music services platform “mark a significant step in strengthening CD Baby's leadership team and ...

Ed Sheeran confirms release details for new album Play

Avex Music Group appoints Justin Hunter to vice president

'There is no ceiling to where she can go': Foundations Management & AWAL plot Laufey's next move

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Alison Goldfrapp partners with Absolute Label Services for new solo album

Alison Goldfrapp is set to release her second solo album via her own label A.G Records on August 15. Titled Flux, the album is co-produced by Alison Goldfrapp, ...

UMG backs Music Economy Development Initiative to promote global growth

Universal Music Group is supporting the Music Economy Development Initiative (MEDI), which was announced at the Global Citizen NOW summit in New York. The Centre For Music Ecosystems ...

Universal Music Group revenue up 9.5% in Q1

Universal Music Group has reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. Revenue increased 9.5% year-on-year in constant currency to €2.9 billion, driven by ...

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