Archive For Year 2009
Fujifabric vocalist Shimura dies
The Japanese music scene has lost one of its brightest talents with the sudden death of Fujifabric vocalist Masahiko Shimura on Dec. 24. He was 29.
Monday, December 28, 2009Read more
Hoshiai named Universal Music Japan CFO
Newly appointed Universal Music Japan president/CEO Kazu Koike is wasting no time in making his mark on the company, starting with the Dec. 15 announcement that Tomotaka Hoshiai will take over from Nobuko Suzuki as chief financial officer effective Jan. 1.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009Read more
Saito named president of Victor Entertainment
In a surprise move, former Toshiba-EMI President Masaaki Saito has been appointed president/CEO of Tokyo-based label Victor Entertainment.
Monday, December 14, 2009Read more
Aono leaving Universal Japan to work as independent producer
Japanese music-industry veteran Hiroshi Aono is leaving Universal Music Japan (UMJ) to work as an independent producer and run his own (as yet unnamed) jazz label, which will be marketed by UMJ.
Friday, December 11, 2009Read more
Japan music sales plummet in 2009: SoundScan Japan
The Japanese physical-music market tanked in 2009, according to data released Dec. 8 by SoundScan Japan (SSJ).
Tuesday, December 8, 2009Read more
