Tag archive for ‘EMI’
News Roundup: Adele, John Lennon Tribute, Alabama Shakes
On November 29, Columbia Records will release the DVD Adele: Live At The Royal Albert Hall. The DVD will be bundled with a CD of the 90-minute performance, which featured covers of Bonnie Raitt’s “I Can’t Make You Love Me” and The Steeldrivers’ “If It Hadn’t Been For Love.” 26 cities around the world will [...]
Apple Signs EMI, Plans Cryptic In-Store Promotion
In a report on CNET, Greg Sandoval says that Apple has signed a deal with EMI for their forthcoming cloud music service. While Amazon and Google have both recently launched “passive” cloud lockers in lieu of scoring licensing deals with the major labels, it appears Apple is holding out for the real thing. As we [...]
Warner Music Sold To Russian-Born Billionaire
Warner Music Group has been in the news a lot lately. Just last week, they were making deals with Apple for an upcoming cloud music service. Warner, which comprises notable labels like Atlantic and Reprise, has also been on the auction block for some time. Earlier this week, news spread that the company, which is [...]
EMI Artists Come Together For Japan Charity Auction
From the press release: London, 5 April 2011 — Artists and songwriters from across the EMI family are raising funds to help the Red Cross support people affected by last month’s earthquake and tsunami in Japan, through an incredible worldwide auction of personal items and memorabilia. The charity auction, which will be managed by eBay, [...]
Spotify Lands EMI Deal, Closes In On U.S. Launch
On the heels of a recent agreement with Sony Music, the London-headquartered music startup Spotify has now inked a licensing deal with EMI, according to a report on CNET. Word of Spotify’s sleek and uber-functional music service first started perking up ears on this side of the pond a few years ago, but the U.S. [...]
PJ Harvey Signs Publishing Deal With EMI
The British singer-songwriter has signed a global co-publishing deal with EMI Music Publishing.
The New York Songwriters’ Circle Announces Expansion Plans, EMI Deal, 2010 Song Contest
from the press release: New York — July 14, 2010 – The New York Songwriters’ Circle (NYSC) founder/artistic director Tina Shafer, and business partner Billy Gaus, today announced plans to dramatically grow the 20 year old company and expand services beyond its New York City roots. Immediate changes include a new company name, SongCircle, a [...]
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