Music Business Worldwide News

1. Spotify: ‘Owning’ discovery of music will lead to improved gross margin

   Paul Vogel tackles user demand, podcasts and label negotiations in Goldman Sachs interview

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2. Austin Daboh joins Apple Music as Head of Editorial for UK & Ireland

   Daboh reports to George Ergatoudis, Head of Music at Apple Music UK

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3. Warner Music Artist Services promotes Andrew Peterson to Vice President, Tour & Artist Services

   Exec originally joined Warner Music Artist Services in 2009

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4. Universal launches Def Jam South East Asia and Astralwerks Asia

   UMG also announces arrival of Ingrooves & Spinnup for the region

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5. Kobalt hires Sebastien Cayla as Director of Synch and Brand Partnerships, France & Belgium

   Exec was previously Head of Synch at Warner Chappell Music France

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6. As predicted, Amazon launches $15-per-month hi-def music streaming service, Amazon Music HD

   “Earth will be changed forever when Amazon introduces high quality streaming to the masses," says Neil Young

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7. DJ and producer R3HAB signs with Virgin Records Germany/Universal Music

   Fadil El Ghoul (aka R3HAB) released his debut album Trouble through his imprint CYB3RPVNK in 2017

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8. UK artists Aitch, L Devine and Easy Life join Deezer NEXT 2019 development program

   Program provides artists with 12 months of marketing and editorial support

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9. BeSixth appoints Jon Leshay as Head of Global Strategic Partnerships and Branding

   Former Elektra Records Senior Vice President joins newly-formed agency

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10. British music is losing its market power in the USA. Does BMG have the answer?

    "The problem for UK artists is that US-based companies naturally tend to favor their local repertoire... our view is that UK artists and songwriters deserve better than that."

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