Analysis News Daniel Ek says he’s ‘probably the least powerful person in Spotify,’ and 3 other things we learned from his recent Norges Bank interviewEk also commented on what AI will mean for Spotify subscribers during his interview on the In Good Company podcast hosted by Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) CEO Nicolai Tangen
News Hip-hop producer Turbo the Great sued over ‘Run that back Turbo’ producer tagA Georgia-based musician and songwriter claims that he contributed to Turbo's producer tag
News Mike Easterlin and Steve ‘Stevo’ Robertson launch Severance Records joint venture with Big LoudThe new label's flagship signing is rock act Dexter and The Moonrocks
News Chartmetric partners with MBW for ‘Stat of the Week’ seriesFlagship MBW editorial series backed by new data-driven partner
News DistroDirect expands global reach with key hires in India, US, UK and Latin America"Developing key relationships in local markets drives better outcomes for artists," CEO Andy Irvine says
News Radio promotion firm Your Army’s US division absorbs Strange Loop Promo"Joining forces in this way puts us in a position to service the needs of an even broader array of world-class artists all under one roof"
News Nate Albert appointed President at Irving Azoff’s Giant MusicAlbert comes to Giant Music from Warner Records, where he signed Omar Apollo and Teddy Swims
News Is Believe about to come off the stock market and re-privatize?Company's shareholders are reportedly exploring potential bids to go private
Analysis News Taylor Swift’s music is streamed more in the US than the entire Jazz and Classical genresSwift claimed an audio stream market share of 1.28%; her market share including record sales was even bigger, at 1.79%
News AI music tech startup Bronze raises $1.3m from Disclosure, Method Music, September Management and moreLondon-based audio technology start-up Bronze has closed a $1.3 million pre-seed round
News Michael Stebler named CEO of Utopia Music, just three months after Alain Couttolenc assumed roleThe latest changes in Utopia's C-suite follow several years of volatility, including layoffs, unexpected departures and divestments
News Beatport’s founding members launch ambient record label Sacred Society Music GroupThe label has introduced a collection of over 55 tracks and more than six hours of immersive content
News The Weeknd’s ‘Blinding Lights’ becomes first song to cross 4 billion Spotify streamsThe track has also topped Chubby Checker’s The Twist as the No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 hit of all time
News Web3 and ‘superfan’ platform Tune.FM raises $20m from LDA CapitalTune.fm promises artists larger streaming income through blockchain micropayments and an NFT marketplace
Analysis News From 45m unplayed tracks on streaming services to SoundCloud’s potential sale… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-UpThe five biggest stories to hit our headlines over the past seven days...