Industry People • 1 min read 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.…
Deals • 1 min read Warner buys 70% stake in Japanese artist services firm Taisuke Warner Music Japan has bought a 70% stake in Tokyo artist services company Taisuke, which founder Taisuke Morimoto will continue to head.…
Deals • 1 min read Warner Japan finally signs up to iTunes Warner Music Japan has joined the iTunes Store in Japan, leaving Sony Music Japan as the only major label still not on the service there.…
Deals • 1 min read Beggars launch in Japan with Warner Music partnership Beggars will open an office within Warner Music Japan to release its labels' artists in Japan, starting with Thom Yorke's solo album on XL.…