Warner Bros. Purchases Parlophone Records from Universal
Warner Bros. acquires home to such artists as Coldplay, Pink Floyd, Deep Purple and Jethro Tull. read more
Found in: Music, NewsUniversal's Takeover of EMI Approved
The New York Times has reported that U.S. and European regulators have approved Universal’s $1.9 billion purchase of EMI.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsTurntable.fm Gets Legal
As reported by Billboard and announced at SXSW, the popular radio streaming service is finally in legal terms with the big record labels including Universal, Sony, EMI, and Warner. read more
Found in: Industry, NewsUniversal, Sony to Acquire EMI
The New York Times reported that Vivendi, a French media and telecommunications company, is set to acquire the recorded music division of EMI for about $1.9 million. Artists that are currently under the EMI name include huge acts like the Beatles, Pink Floyd, Queen, Beastie Boys and Coldplay. This puts EMI under the same company as Universal Music Group, which the New York Times points out is already the world’s largest music company. read more
Found in: Music, NewsDavid Bowie to Leave EMI in January?
According to a report by The Telegraph, David Bowie is likely to part ways with his label, EMI, after 15 years. read more
Found in: Industry, NewsKate Bush Album to be Released in November?
Back in May, Kate Bush revealed that she was working on a new album.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsDaft Punk Auctions Off Ferrari For Japan Relief Efforts
Lots of artists are donating to support the Japan relief efforts in the wake of the disastrous earthquake and tsunami — but few musicians are doing it in a more awesome way than Daft Punk. Then again, Daft Punk usually tends to out-awesome their musical peers in most instances, but even more so now that they’ll be donating their Ferrari to raise money for Japan.... read more
Found in: Blogs, Awesome of the DayCitigroup Takes Over EMI in Debt-for-Equity Deal
Earlier today, Citigroup took over ownership of UK-music conglomerate EMI, the music company that operates label groups including Capitol, Blue Note, Virgin Music, EMI Christian and Caroline Distribution. Artists currently under contract with EMI-owned labels include The Beatles, Coldplay Gorillaz, Katy Perry, Interpol, LCD Soundsystem, Norah Jones, Pink Floyd and many more... read more
Found in: Music, NewsPink Floyd Wins Right to Keep Albums Intact
Pink Floyd recently won a court battle with EMI that will prevent the label from selling the band’s tracks individually.... read more
Found in: Industry, NewsQueen Signs to Universal, Readies Releases of Every Album
After nearly 40 years at EMI, the surviving members of Queen have signed a deal with Universal that will see every one of their 15 studio albums remastered and rereleased in 2011. Fifteen Queen reissues next year, people!... read more
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