Universal Music Group has consolidated its distribution operations into a new Virgin Music Group division, including Ingrooves and mtheory.

Universal Music Group Distribution (UMGD) lays claim to Nos. 1-5 and 7-10 on the Digital Songs chart dated Aug. 31 — reflecting the Nielsen SoundScan sales week that ended on Aug. 18.

Earlier this month, IMPALA executive chair Helen Smith and AIM CEO Gee Davy voiced Planas’ concerns, arguing that the ...

The music videos and non-album singles Michaelson made during this period are also covered by the Universal/Spirit agreement. The only significant releases missing from UMe’s reissue campaign ...

Universal Music Group NV and Spotify Technology SA reached a new multiyear distribution agreement that includes compensation ...

One of the world’s largest record labels finds itself in a strange spot: being sued for defamation by one of its own artists ...

Universal Music’s $775 million bid to buy Downtown Music faces its first major hurdle as EU regulators launch a competition investigation. Indies are fighting to block the deal, warning it would give ...

Universal Music Group NV entered into a deal to distribute the music of Chinese pop acts including TFBoys globally.. The world’s largest music company’s agreement with TF Entertainment, which ...

Acquisition brings exciting artists and labels to UMG and significantly increases its presence in one of the fastest growing music regions in the world LONDON and DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Aug ...

Universal Music Group’s durable competitive advantage comes from a fragmented group of buyers and suppliers ... DIY distribution platforms such as TuneCore and CDBaby make it simple to upload ...

Universal Music sues AI company Anthropic for distributing song lyrics. Anthropic’s Claude 2 gives users lyrics to ‘Roar’ when prompted but without a licensing deal.