Radiohead Starbucks rumours
Rumours suggest Radiohead are in talks with Starbucks' Hear Music about their next album, though fans doubt the band would work with a conglomerate.…
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Eric Nicoli urges mobile music firms to be more consumer friendly
EMI chief Eric Nicoli told the CTIA Wireless convention that mobile music must become more consumer focused, and revealed an exclusive EMI and Nokia supply partnership.…
Capitol to release The Warmth Of The Sun Beach Boys compilation in May
EMI's US division Capitol will release 'The Warmth Of The Sun', a double career-spanning Beach Boys compilation in May, compiled and sequenced by the band.…
EMI signs up to Playlouder MSP music and ISP service
EMI has signed up to the Playlouder MSP service, which bundles music access with broadband, with a beta launch planned for April and full launch in the summer.…
Bertelsmann reportedly close to Napster settlement with Warner Music
HitsDailyDouble reports Bertelsmann is close to a settlement with Warner Music over its financial support of the original Napster, following its EMI settlement.…
EMI settles Napster litigation with Bertelsmann
EMI has settled its long-running Napster lawsuit with Bertelsmann, without admission of liability, while legal action from music publishers against Bertelsmann continues.…
Paul McCartney signs to Starbucks record label
Paul McCartney has become the first signing to Starbucks' new joint venture record label with Concord Music Group, with an album due in early June.…
EMI restructure in Iberia and Latin America
EMI has promoted Simone Bose to MD of EMI Music Iberia and moved Manolo Diaz to an advisory role over Latin America, as Marco Bissi leaves EMI Brazil.…
Music Week Award winners
The Music Week Awards honoured industry figures and companies, with HMV named Music Retail Chain of the Year and Domino Independent Record Label of the Year.…
Bertelsmann win appeal in ongoing Napster lawsuit
A US appeal court has ruled in favour of Bertelsmann, finding EMI and music publishers did not provide evidence of fraud sufficient to force disclosure of attorney-client documents.…
EMI reshuffle global marketing team
According to Billboard, EMI is restructuring its global marketing team, with Matthieu Lauriot-Prevost expected to leave and several promotions announced.…
Warner share price down
Warner Music's share price has slid to a 12-month low of $17.10, with the upcoming Linkin Park album seen as key to avoiding takeover talk.…