Music Week6d
UMG's acquisition of Dutch label 8Ball Music raises concerns for independent sector
Universal Music Group has acquired Netherlands-based independent record company 8Ball Music. Established in 2006, the ...
Digital Music News on MSN2d
Megadeth Parts Ways With UMG — New Album Releasing With Frontiers Label Group Imprint BLKIIBLK Records
Three albums later, Megadeth and founder Dave Mustaine have departed Universal Music Group (UMG) – with plans to drop a new ...
Universal Music’s Subscriptions, Streaming Revenue Beat Forecasts Despite Slowdown
The record label behind Taylor Swift posted revenue of €3.44 billion, beating analyst forecasts of €3.27 billion.
USC launches record label to give students hands-on experience in the music industry
USC is launching Greene Street Records, a student-run record label. It's a partnership between the School of Music and ...
The Cranberries say record label stiffed them out of $5 million in royalties
EXCLUSIVE: In a federal lawsuit, the band accuses Island Records of taking an “excessive” cut of their streaming revenues ...
Rapper Offset Schedules Russia Concert Despite His Label’s Boycott Of The Country After Ukraine Invasion
Offset is signed to Motown Records, a label under Universal Music Group, which announced it would cease operations in the ...
Universal Music Shares Rise on Subscription Revenue Beat
Stock in the record label behind Taylor Swift rose after revenue from subscriptions and streaming grew 5.6%.
Billboard28d
How Can Drake Release an Album While He’s Suing His Record Label?
The Canadian rapper's new project, Some Sexy Songs 4 U with PARTYNEXTDOOR, comes amid a legal battle he's waging against the Universal Music Group. By Dan Rys On Valentine’s Day, Drake teamed up ...