Archive For August, 2009
Japan digital-music sales down in 2nd quarter
Hopes that digital-music sales would pick up in Japan after a lackluster first quarter have been dashed.
Sunday, August 30, 2009Read more
Universal Japan signs producer Miyahara to management deal
Following the lead of rival labels Sony and Avex, Universal Music Japan is boosting its presence in the artist-management side of the music business by signing an exclusive management contract with producer/songwriter Jeff Miyahara.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009Read more
Traffic Japan partners with Blues Interactions
Traffic Japan, the Japanese licensee for Sub Pop, has signed a “partnership agreement” with Blues Interactions, a Tokyo-based company that operates the P-Vine and Substance labels as well as publishing music-related books and magazines.
Thursday, August 13, 2009Read more
JASRAC off the hook in broadcast-fee wrangle -- for now
Japanese authors’ society JASRAC has bought some time in its dispute with the government’s Fair Trade Commission (FTC).
Tuesday, August 11, 2009Read more
Ugaya claims victory over Oricon
Freelance journalist Hiromichi Ugaya is claiming victory in his legal battle with Japanese chart compiler Oricon.
Saturday, August 8, 2009Read more
