Robbie not on strike, though ie remain cautious of new EMI
Robbie Williams' manager Tim Clark has said his client is not on strike, but expressed concern about EMI's ability to release a major album under new owner Guy Hands.…
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New Coldplay album due in May
Coldplay's new album, Prospekt, produced by Brian Eno, is now expected in May, with an early tracklisting circulating though yet to be confirmed.…
Amazon expected to confirm Pepsi MP3 promotion
Amazon and Pepsi are expected to launch an MP3 download promotion during the Superbowl, with EMI, Warner and SonyBMG participating but not Universal Music.…
EMI submit conditional resignation from IFPI
EMI has conditionally resigned from the IFPI, effective 31 March, pending agreement on cost cuts, possibly via a merger with the RIAA.…
EMI UK chief goes
EMI Music UK chief Tony Wadsworth is stepping down as part of restructuring under owner Guy Hands, with Roger Ames taking over A&R.…
Yorke denies EMI deal failed over cash demands
Thom Yorke has accused EMI of lying after the label said Radiohead's failed re-signing was due to excessive money demands, which the band deny.…
Coldplay keeping options open for post-EMI deal
Coldplay are reportedly considering going it alone after their EMI commitments end, though they are not rushing into any new deal.…
EMI and Universal drop DRM as major labels move towards DRM-free music
EMI announced its catalogue would be sold DRM-free, followed by Universal's six-month experiment, with SonyBMG and Warner expected to follow in 2008.…
Music print media in 2007: PlayMusic folds and Mail on Sunday covermount deals
The 2007 print review notes PlayMusic folded early in the year, NME expanded into TV and radio, and the Mail On Sunday ran covermount deals for Prince and Mike Oldfield.…
BPI confident new budget won't alienate indies
The BPI says its 2008 budget cuts, which reduce major label contributions by up to 30%, have indie support, as indie subscriptions stay the same, according to Geoff Taylor.…
Robbie Williams' management not planning to renew with EMI
Robbie Williams' manager Tim Clark of ie:music has said he would be wary of signing the singer to a major label, after his current EMI deal ends.…
McCartney says he left EMI because they were boring
Paul McCartney has said he left EMI earlier this year because its marketing staff were uninspiring, in an interview with The Times, and he has since moved to Starbucks-backed Hear Music.…