ERA: UK music streaming subscription income tops £2 billion in 2025 as vinyl sales surge by 18%

The latest figures from digital and entertainment retail association ERA show solid growth for streaming and a further surge for vinyl. Following the BPI unit figures, ERA has issued its interim annual figures based on value. Sales of streaming subscriptions and music product reached a new all-time-high of £2.453 billion ...

UMG teams with tech giant Nvidia on responsible AI for music

UMG hires long-time Warner chief communications officer James Steven as EVP

Peermusic promotes Paul Smelt to chief operating officer

100 club: How artists and labels are bringing back six-figure week one albums sales

Orfium and APM CEOs: How assistive AI is powering the next era of production music

AI search has become the bridge between human emotion and discovery. Here, Adam Taylor (CEO, APM) and Rob Wells (CEO, Orfium) outline the further potential for the technology ...

Olivia Dean looks to continue January chart impact

The Official Charts Company Midweek Sales Flash is in and it brings good news for Olivia Dean, who begins the week in pole position in the albums ...

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Universal Music India partners with Excel Entertainment

Universal Music India (UMI) has announced a new agreement with Excel Entertainment, a leading Indian film and digital content studio. The agreement values Excel at ?2,400 crores (~€257 ...

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