Muse and Rudimental go to PPL UK for international neighbouring rights collections
MUMBAI: Music licensing company PPL will collect royalties on behalf of British rock band Muse, and dance outfit- Rudimental, in countries outside of UK.
Four metro cities ruled by four different programmes for 43 week
MUMBAI: According to the latest RAM report for week 43, Radio City’s show ‘Kal Bhi Aaj Bhi - RJ Gaurav’ was the top show in Mumbai, while two Big FM shows ‘Big FM Suhana Safar with Anu Kapoor’ and ‘Breakfast Show - RJ Siddharth’ placed at two and three, respectively.
The Recording Academy taps Finn partners to boost its music advocacy program
MUMBAI: The Recording Academy, the only trade association that represents all music creators, including performers, songwriters, and studio professionals, has selected leading independent public relations and public affairs agency Finn Partners to help boost its music advocacy presence on Capitol
Elvis Presley rules UK chart for record 12th time
MUMBAI: Elvis Presley has become the first male solo artist to feature on the UK albums chart, for the 12th time. The Rock n Roll legend’s latest album is a compilation of his classics reworked by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra titled ‘If I Can Dream’.
Gracenote helps curate the world's music
MUMBAI:Gracenote, the world's leading provider of entertainment data and subsidiary of Tribune Media Company, today announced the beta launch of Gracenote Rhythm Curation, a web-based application developed for professional music editors and DJs around the world.
Times Music launches exclusive mobile apps for the Diwali festive season
MUMBAI: Just ahead of the festive season, Times Music has for the first time launched new mobile apps for Diwali. The apps 'Shubh Diwali', '50 Top Diwali Songs' and 'Lakshmi Mantra' are available free for Android mobile devices worldwide.
Q2-2016: SaregamaÆs YoY revenue up 35.6 per cent
BENGALURU: Indian custodians of music company Saregama Limited (Saregama) reported 35.6 per cent YoY growth in revenue or Total Income from Operations (TIO) for the quarter ended September30, 2015 (Q2-2016, current quarter).
Airtel's Wynk Music: 12 mn downloads, 5 mn music streams and over 500 label tie-ups
MUMBAI: Music service- Wynk Music, which is operated by mobile service provider- Airtel, has crossed staggering figures of 12 million in downloads, in a little over 12 months since its launch. Apart from Airtel users, the service has over two-third of downloads coming from non-Airtel consumers.
Sony/ATV music publishing and Pandora ink direct publishing deal
MUMBAI: Music discovery platform-Pandora and music publisher-Sony/ATV Music Publishing, entered into a multi-year licensing agreement for Sony/ATV’s catalogue of musical works.
Studios Sound Garage - season two presented by Artist Aloud to be aired on Insync channel
MUMBAI: Artist Aloud, a digital media, distribution and talent management platform for independent artists across the globe now presents season two of the incredibly diverse Studios Sound Garage, a crowd funded music series featuring fresh, independent music talent and unknown voices which premie