Sony generated $2.55bn from recorded music and publishing in Q3, up 9.6% YoY

Sony’s global music rights operation – across recorded music and music publishing – generated USD $2.55…

From Ed Sheeran’s speech to UMG vs. TuneCore… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-Up

Welcome to Music Business Worldwide’s weekly round-up – where we make sure you caught the five biggest stories…

Lekeisha Irion appointed Head of A&R at Warner Chappell Music Benelux

Lekeisha Irion has been appointed Head of A&R at Warner Chappell Music (WCM) Benelux. She will…

‘We’re not looking to rush anybody’s career. We based our whole label on that premise, just building talent and developing their art.’

Trailblazers is an MBW interview series that turns the spotlight on music entrepreneurs with the potential…

TikTok vows court battle as Canada orders shutdown of local subsidiary

Canada’s federal government has ordered TikTok to shut down its Canadian operations – although Canadians will…

HYBE wants to change fan culture in US, Latin music, and 4 other things we learned on the company’s latest earnings call

MBW Reacts is a series of analytical commentaries from Music Business Worldwide written in response to…

Megan Thee Stallion, GloRilla sued by rapper Plies for alleged copyright infringement in ‘Wanna Be’

Rapper Plies has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against GloRilla, Megan Thee Stallion, Cardi B, and…

Teddy Swims manager Luke Conway on gut instinct, the breakthrough artist’s rise and the success of his US.No.1 hit ‘Lose Control’

MBW’s World’s Greatest Managers series profiles the best artist managers in the global business. Here we…

TikTok deepens integration with Spotify and Apple Music via new feature that lets streamers ‘Share to TikTok’

TikTok may have recently announced the shutdown of its TikTok Music streaming platform (in the handful…

‘You can’t advocate for something if you don’t believe in it.’

MBW’s Inspiring Women series profiles female executives who have risen through the ranks of the business,…