Primary Wave Music has announced a partnership with Y.M.C.A hitmakers Village People. The agreement covers the group’s brand, as well as name & likeness rights, plus master recordings and publishing assets. A price for the transaction has not been disclosed. Founded in 1977, Village People have sold more than 100 million records worldwide. Y.M.C.A … Read more
MBW Explains is a series of analytical features in which we explore the context behind major music industry talking points – and suggest what might happen next. Only MBW+ subscribers have unlimited access to these articles. MBW Explains is supported by JKBX, a technology platform that offers consumers access to music royalties as an asset … Read more
MBW Reacts is a series of analytical commentaries from Music Business Worldwide written in response to major recent entertainment events or news stories. Only MBW+ subscribers have unlimited access to these articles. MBW Reacts is supported by JKBX, a technology platform that offers consumers access to music royalties as an asset class. When it … Read more
“Right now the CEO of TikTok is probably sitting at home watching this show, eating an ice-cream, crying, seeing all of his exes in one room. And you know what, TikTok? Shame on you. Shame on you for ripping off all of these artists. How dare you do that? [Pause] That’s Spotify‘s job.” Daniel … Read more
Warner Music Group has published its financial results for the final three months of calendar 2023. According to the company’s fiscal Q1 (calendar Q4) results for the three months ending December 31, 2023, WMG saw its quarterly global revenues reach USD $1.748 billion. A bit of housekeeping before we dig into the numbers: WMG noted that … Read more
You can listen to the latest MBW podcast above, or on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart etc. via this link. Welcome to the latest Music Business Worldwide Podcast. The MBW Podcast is supported by Voly Music. On this podcast, MBW founder Tim Ingham is joined by Mark Davyd, founder and CEO of the … Read more
Welcome to Music Business Worldwide’s weekly round-up – where we make sure you caught the five biggest stories to hit our headlines over the past seven days. MBW’s round-up is supported by Centtrip, which helps over 500 of the world’s best-selling artists maximize their income and reduce their touring costs. This week saw Warner Music Group report record-high … Read more
As life’s symphony plays its diverse tunes, we find moments both joyful and somber along the journey. In the intricate tapestry of existence, music often becomes the canvas on which we paint our emotions, especially in times of bidding farewell to those we cherish. Jazz, with its soul-stirring melodies and vibrant rhythms, weaves a … Read more