Radiohead working on new album
Radiohead are working on their seventh album, Thom Yorke has revealed, and the band are currently without a record label after their EMI contract ended.…
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EMI launches website for Now That's What I Call Music
EMI has launched a website for its Now That's What I Call Music compilation brand, offering videos, downloads and podcasts built around the latest edition.…
Paul Oakenfold signs international deal with EMI
EMI Music Continental Europe has signed DJ Paul Oakenfold to an international deal covering territories outside North America and the UK, including rights to his recordings.…
EMI reportedly close to buying Wind-Up Records
The New York Post reports EMI is close to buying Wind-Up Records for around $125 million, with a formal announcement reportedly due in October.…
EMI partners with Neurotic Media on brand marketing downloads
EMI has partnered with Neurotic Media to make downloads available to brands promoting themselves through music, with campaigns already involving Joss Stone and Sauza Tequila.…
Universal still the biggest in new IFPI report
Universal Music holds 25.5% of the global market in the latest IFPI figures, ahead of SonyBMG at 21.5%, with independents combined at 28.4%.…
EMI do deal with 3
Mobile operator 3 has struck a deal with EMI for 100 tracks, including Robbie Williams, Norah Jones and Coldplay, to sell as £1.50 downloads.…
EMI sign DRM free deals with others
EMI has signed DRM-free distribution deals with VirginMega in France and several Scandinavian services, alongside its planned Amazon MP3 store launch.…
Now politicians are becoming rock stars
MPs Kevin Brennan, Ian Cawsey, Pete Wishart and Greg Knight, forming band MP4, are releasing a download of their Beatles cover 'Can't Buy Me Love' in aid of Save The Children.…
eBay removes bootleg Live 8 DVDs from sale
eBay has removed pirated Live 8 DVDs after the BPI pressed it to act, while EMI plans an official DVD with proceeds going to the Live Aid Foundation.…
EMI sign up Live 8 DVD rights
EMI has secured worldwide DVD rights to Live 8, with a release due in November and a financial contribution to the Live Aid organisation.…
European retailers put pressure on labels over digital exclusives
GERA-Europe has urged record labels to end pre-release digital exclusives, such as EMI's Coldplay deal with iTunes, arguing they unfairly disadvantage high-street retailers.…