Depeche Mode sign global deal with EMI
Depeche Mode have signed a global deal with EMI, which will release their music in the US for the first time, having previously been on Warner's Reprise there.…
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Robbie ends 'album strike'
Robbie Williams has reportedly ended his album strike and is writing a new album, with manager Tim Clark telling BBC Newsbeat he is preparing a comeback next year.…
EMI appoint new chief for Japanese division
EMI has appointed San-e Ichii as President and CEO of EMI Music Japan, taking over from 1 October from Shoji Doyama, who left in June.…
EMI appoint new marketing chief for US
EMI has appointed Howard Handler, currently marketing chief at Virgin Mobile US, as its marketing chief for North America, reporting to Sam van der Feltz.…
EMI launches own download store in Australia
EMI has launched Musicheadmp3.com in Australia, selling around half a million DRM-free MP3 tracks from its catalogue, per EMI Australia chief Mark Poston.…
Aznavour to get MIDEM lifetime achievement award
Charles Aznavour will receive a lifetime achievement award at MIDEM next year, as he releases the EMI album 'Duos' featuring duets with artists including Sting and Elton John.…
Line-up announced for MUSEXPO
The line-up has been announced for MUSEXPO Europe, the London conference taking place from 27 to 29 October, with speakers from across the music industry.…
150 to go as result of EMI's South-East Asian retreat
Billboard reports up to 150 EMI staff in South-East Asia face redundancy as EMI hands distribution there to Warner Music, though some staff may be absorbed.…
7Digital become first European download store to offer MP3s from all four majors
London download store 7Digital is now selling DRM-free MP3s from SonyBMG, making it the first European store to offer MP3s from all four major labels.…
Tesco add Warner MP3s to download store
Tesco's download store has signed Warner Music to sell its whole catalogue as DRM-free MP3s, alongside bundled exclusive content packages.…
MySpace Music could launch next week
Music Week reports MySpace Music will go live next week, with Universal, SonyBMG and Warner signed up, though EMI and the indies are not yet on board.…
EMI withdraw from Southeast Asia
EMI is closing its Southeast Asian offices, handing marketing and distribution of its catalogue there to Warner Music as part of cutbacks under owner Terra Firma.…