Spotify CEO says streaming service has paid over $2 billion in royalties so far
MUMBAI: Spotify CEO Daniel Ek has responded to Taylor Swift's criticism of the streaming site for not paying musicians adequate revenue, saying that it has, till date, paid out over $2 billion in royalties.
Dickon Stainer appointed as president and CEO for Universal music's Global Classics
MUMBAI: The president of classical music label, Decca Records Group, Dickon Stainer is now also the president and CEO of Global Classics. He was with Decca Records Group as the president since 2010.
Country singer Jason Aldean follows Taylor Swift, removes album from Spotify
MUMBAI: Following in Taylor Swift’s footsteps, another country singer- Jason Aldean has pulled down his latest album ‘Old Boots, New Dirt’ from music streaming site Spotify. However, his previous albums are still available for streaming.
Believe Digital is in talks with Saavn
MUMBAI: Independent distribution company- Believe Digital is in talks with music streaming site Saavn. This will allow Believe Digital to reach out to many other regional and indie players in the future.
YouTube partners Sony Music to launch MadStuffWithRob
MUMBAI: Rob, India's favourite kids icon, will take kids on a fun-filled and creative journey with the launch of his channel MadStuffWithRob, India's first interactive kids channel on YouTube by Sony Music.
ole adds over-the-top video licensing to its services for Amberwood Entertainment
MUMBAI: ole, the world’s fastest-growing independent rights management company, has expanded its relationship with long-term rights management client Amberwood Entertainment to include direct licensing of over-the-top (OTT) video, such as Netflix and Hulu.
BalconyTV India too soon launch in Kolkata and Bangalore
MUMBAI: Founded in Dublin, Ireland, the online music show- BalconyTV, has been in existence since June 2006. Since then, it has featured a diverse range of music acts on balconies around the world.
The Exchange focuses on artistes and their representation
MUMBAI: The first edition of ‘The Exchange’ attracted musicians and music professionals alike, to discuss various topics around the Indian music industry, which would help the UK delegates understand the Indian music market.
Universal Music Publishing Group appoints former BMI SVP Richard Conlon as performing rights advisor
MUMBAI: Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) announced it has entered a deal with Broadcast Music, Inc former Senior Vice President - Corporate Strategy, Communications & New Media, Richard Conlon, who will act as Special Advisor on Performing Rights.
Bajaao.com revives B69 to bring BIG69 heavy metal festival to the city
MUMBAI: B69 in Andheri, was one of the most popular underground venues Mumbai was home to until a few years ago. Owned by Bajaao.com, it saw numerous metal acts, keeping the scene alive in the city, until it shut down in 2012.
