Sony closes down Connect download store
Sony is closing its Connect download store, ending its attempt to sell music in its proprietary Atrac format, with customers offered guidance on transferring libraries.…
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Independents hit out at Sony BMG merger
Independent labels criticised the European Commission after it approved the Sony BMG merger without conditions, with IMPALA and Beggars' Martin Mills voicing strong opposition.…
Ozzy Osbourne to release future albums independently after leaving Sony
Ozzy Osbourne will release future albums independently after leaving Sony, while daughter Kelly has signed to London-based Sanctuary; he is also reportedly writing a Rasputin musical.…
Artist changes expected at Lack's Sony
Industry insiders expect restructuring at Sony in the US after new boss Andrew Lack met artist managers and attorneys in LA, possibly signalling roster cuts.…
Rumours of exciting Sony download developments
Sony vice-chair Howard Stringer has said the major will launch its own digital music service in the spring, possibly linked to PlayStation.…
George Michael may return to Sony label Columbia
US rumours suggest George Michael may return to Sony label Columbia, despite an acrimonious split, after recent spells with Virgin and DreamWorks.…
Jay Samit joins Sony as senior vice president after leaving EMI
Jay Samit, who left EMI last week, has joined Sony as Senior Vice President of Strategy, focusing on digital distribution and new business models.…
LSK on tour
Leeds artist LSK, Leigh Stephen Kenny, has released his second album 'Outlaw' through Sony and announced UK tour dates, with the single 'Rap Starr' due 14 July.…
Sony catalogue finally online
Sony has signed up to legitimate digital music service OD2, giving it access to over 200,000 songs for a fixed monthly subscription fee.…
MusicNet gets extra investment burst
MusicNet has secured around $10 million in additional funding from its original shareholders, the three majors and RealNetworks, after rumours about its future.…
Former Sony man may need to take a cut in his ambitions
Former Sony boss Tommy Mottola is unlikely to raise the $30 million he sought for a new venture, with Universal Music and EMI reportedly in talks.…
Sony boss appoints new boss for US business
Sony boss Andrew Lack has promoted Columbia Records head Donnie Lenner to President of Sony US, overseeing the company's US labels and sales and distribution.…