As the biz nears the quarter pole of 2014, we hold certain truths to be self-evident—namely, that Lucian Grainge’s UMG is the 800-pound gorilla of major music groups, with an attainable goal of slicing off 40% of the overall market following the 2012 pickup of EMI’s recorded-music assets. The wisdom of that game-changing move has become dramatically evident during Q1, thanks to the steady ascent of Steve Barnett’s Capitol Music Group, which presently sits at #2 in frontline share and #3 in TEA behind smashes from superstar Katy Perry and rookie sensations Bastille. Rob Stringer’s Columbia holds sizable leads in both frontline and TEA behind a balanced attack led by Beyoncé, Pharrell Williams and John Legend. And Ken Bunt’s Disney Music Group is riding a tsunami with the Frozen soundtrack, which has ruled the album chart all year, moving nearly twice as many units as any other record.
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THE NEW UMG
Gosh, we hope there are more press releases.
TIKTOK BANNED!
Unless the Senate manages to make this whole thing go away, that is.
THE NEW HUGE COUNTRY ACT
No, not that one.
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Now 100% unlicensed!
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