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Independent artists have exploded thanks to streaming, and labels like Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment and Warner Music Group are starting to get in on the act
A new study highlights huge gender disparities at the top of the biggest labels
Up to half of Universal Music Group is for sale. If the tech giant buys it, things could get very interesting
Up to half of Universal Music Group is for sale – and all indications are it's going to bank an astronomical sum of money. This could spell amazing news for the other two big labels
Deutsche Bank says UMG is worth $33 billion — more than its owner, Vivendi
Taking the temperature of one of the most exciting, changeable industries in existence — via five crucial statistics that all tell their own story
Her new deal with Universal Music Group benefits the wider artistic community - in lieu of a deal which wholly benefits herself
Streaming service embraces "windowing" after years of eschewing exclusive
The music giant is seeking $150,000 per song it claims was illegally distributed
The Global Music Data Alliance, a partnership between Universal and Havas Media, aims to put demographic data to work
