SickFlip – Against The Clock ...

Against The Clock is a series where we give an artist 10 minutes in the studio and see what they come up with. Sarvesh Shrivastava, aka…

October 23, 2019TRENDING

Two folks stabbed at Sony Music’s London HQ ...

Armed police attended the scene on the report label’s workplace in High Street Kensington. According to The Guardian, two folks have been stabbed throughout an…

November 2, 2018November 2, 2018TRENDING

Extremely Rare Pink Floyd Red Promo Vinyl Sells For Nearly $14,000 ...

A uncommon 2xLP pink shade variant of the Japanese promo for Pink Floyd’s 1969 album Ummagumma bought in August 2018 for almost $14,000. This white…

October 5, 2018October 5, 2018ARTIST FEUDS

Tencent Music Officially Files for Its $25 Billion IPO — and Spotify, Warner Music, and Sony All Have Stakes ...

You would possibly name Tencent Music Entertainment the ‘Spotify of China’. Just one massive distinction: Tencent is worthwhile. Tencent Music Entertainment has formally filed for…

October 3, 2018October 3, 2018ARTIST FEUDS

BASCA Warns European Regulators to Shut Down 'Major Superpower' Sony. ...

Will Sony change into a ‘main superpower’ as soon as its EMI Music Publishing deal finalizes? Over per week and a half in the past,…

October 2, 2018October 2, 2018ARTIST FEUDS

Sony Music Faces Litigation for Allegedly Withholding Streaming Royalties ...

Despite good-looking payouts to artists following Spotify’s public providing, Sony Music is now being accused of significant underpayments on worldwide streaming royalties. Sony Music Entertainment…

September 27, 2018September 27, 2018ARTIST FEUDS

Spotify Set to Launch in the Middle East and North Africa in November ...

Spotify moves forward with its plan to go international and hopefully turn a profit in the process. But, does this mean major labels and publishers…

September 18, 2018ARTIST FEUDS

Doug Morris Becomes the Sixth Executive to Leave the CBS Board ...

Doug Morris marks the sixth CBS board of directors departure. The exodus follows a growing sexual misconduct scandal surrounding Les Moonves, who recently left his…

September 10, 2018ARTIST FEUDS

The Major Labels Are Announcing a New Vinyl Records Specification ...

The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) is planning a major upgrade to its longtime vinyl records specification. The RIAA, which represents major labels Warner…

September 10, 2018ARTIST FEUDS

Jaxta, the 'LinkedIn Meets Bloomberg for Music,' Is Raising $13 Million ...

Jaxsta is attempting to become the ‘LinkedIn Pro meets Bloomberg’ for the music industry. A new Sydney start-up is looking to revolutionize the music industry. …

September 5, 2018ARTIST FEUDS

The Michael Jackson 'Fake Songs' Lawsuit Continues — But Sony's Off the Hook ...

A class action lawsuit over three (possibly) fake songs on a 2010 posthumous Michael Jackson album will continue. But Sony Music Entertainment and the Jackson…

August 30, 2018ARTIST FEUDS

5 South by Southwest (SXSW) Panels I'd Love to See Next Year ...

Yes, you can actually vote on the panels that will be featured at South by Southwest. Even if you’re a regular at SXSW, you may…

August 29, 2018ARTIST FEUDS

Latest Industry: Michael Jackson Estate & Sony Music, Cardi B, Katy Perry, YouTube, Amazon, Lauryn Hill, More… ...

Appeals Court rules in favor of Sony Music and the Jackson Estate in ‘fake vocals’ suit. In 2014, Vera Serova, a Michael Jackson fan, sued…

August 29, 2018ARTIST FEUDS

Tencent Music's $30 Billion IPO Is Reportedly Arriving In a Matter of Weeks ...

Expect Spotify to earn a massive windfall from Tencent Music’s upcoming IPO launch. According to a new report, Tencent Music has already set a date…

August 27, 2018ARTIST FEUDS

Latest Industry: Pandora, American Airlines + Made in America, The Commodores, Sony Music, Journey, More… ...

Pandora signs office lease in Atlanta. Pandora Media has announced it will vacate its Atlantic Station offices following a deal for 50,000 square feet in…

August 25, 2018ARTIST FEUDS

Latest Industry: Aerosmith, Downtown, Ariana Grande, AMAs + YouTube, Netflix, Bob Lefsetz, BTS, More… ...

“Please stop using our music, Mr. President. Love, Aerosmith.” Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler has demanded President Donald Trump stop using the group’s music. The President played…

August 23, 2018ARTIST FEUDS

Latest Industry: Sony Music, Eagles, OneRepublic, Backstreet Boys, RIAA, Marilyn Manson, 123 Music, More… ...

Sony Music starts distributing money from sale of Spotify shares. Sony Music has started distributing the $750 million in profit collected from the sale of…

August 21, 2018ARTIST FEUDS

Sony Music Australia Joins Forces With 123 Agency to Create '123 Music' ...

Sony Music Australia has announced a new partnership with 123 Agency. The new venture will be dubbed 123 Music. Sony says the venture will showcase…

August 21, 2018ARTIST FEUDS

CD Baby Distribution Reaches 2,000 Tracks/Day In North America; 50% of Self-Released Music ...

The DIY distribution giant now says that they deliver 50% of all new artist-released streaming tracks — at least in the US & Canada. (Updated:…

August 18, 2018ARTIST FEUDS

Sony Music Releases 300+ Prince Songs Recorded Between 1995-2010 ...

Beginning in 2021, Sony/Legacy’s distributions rights will also include 12 Prince non-soundtrack catalog albums. Several months ago, The Prince Estate and Sony Music Entertainment (SME)…

August 17, 2018ARTIST FEUDS

Facebook Strikes a Major Licensing Deal with APRA AMCOS ...

Facebook scores yet another major licensing deal. Australian performance and mechanical rights society APRA AMCOS has signed a major licensing agreement with Facebook. Under terms…

August 16, 2018ARTIST FEUDS

Is Sony+EMI Really the Monster That Indies Say It is? ...

If Sony’s acquisition for EMI Music Publishing goes through, will it really harm the music market? The Independent Music Companies Association (IMPALA) has filed two…

August 15, 2018ARTIST FEUDS