Label Moves

Saregama appoints Keshaw Sinha as CTO

by Swagata Panjari (May 7, 2013)

Sound Box has learnt that Saregama has appointed Keshaw Sinha as the new Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of the organisation. Sinha will be leading the technology team at Saregama and will look into the technological part of the business. Being … READ MORE >>

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Exclusive: Saregama digital head R Madhusudhan quits

by Sound Box Team (March 20, 2013)

Saregama VP – digital R Madhusudhan has bid adieu to the music label after being with the company for over a year. We have further learnt that five more people from his team have quit the company with Madhusudhan this … READ MORE >>

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Universal Music Publishing appoints Malini Hariharan as production music head

by Sound Box Team (March 19, 2013)

After appointment of N S Padmanabhan as senior manager for Artists and Repertoire, formerly with EMI Music, Unviersal Music Publishing is building up its team. The publishing company yesterday announced the appointment of Malini Hariharan as manager for their newly … READ MORE >>

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Universal Music to customise Name Tunes

by Sound Box Team (February 28, 2013)

Name Tunes were launched in India last year and telecom operators, content aggregators tweaked the product by customising offering. Universal Music with its vast catalogue is looking at monetizing the product by making its diverse catalogue available to the subscribers. … READ MORE >>

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Ash Roy sets up SoupHerb Records on digital platform

by Divya Naik (February 25, 2013)

With their first EP to be released in April, Ash Roy and Ashvin Mani Sharma of Jalebee Cartel will be kick-starting operations of their music label SoupHerb Records. The label will be doing the first ten releases digitally before moving … READ MORE >>

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Universal Music gets aggressive at monetising 72 apps

by Sound Box (February 22, 2013)

Universal Music has tied up with Bengaluru based developer Appytunes to release applications for 72 of its albums, in both free and paid format. The apps are available on Android and iOS platforms. The free offering will provide one full … READ MORE >>

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Universal Music pockets Manoranjan Audio

by Anita Iyer (February 21, 2013)

In a move to cement its position in the south market, Universal Music has acquired content of Kannada music label Manoranjan Audio for five years. As part of the deal, functional from January, Universal Music will have access to 5,000 … READ MORE >>

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Gaurav Chaturvedi resigns from Sony Music

by Sound Box team (February 20, 2013)

Gaurav Chaturvedi resigns as Dy General Manager Marketing, Film and Strategy at Sony Music Entertainment after serving the label for more than five years. His last day at Sony Music was February 15, 2013. If sources are to believed, he … READ MORE >>

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Justin Timberlake’s new release ‘Suit & Tie’ to be directed by Oscar Nominated director David Fincher

by Sound Box (February 13, 2013)

Justin Timberlake’s new single Suit & Tie featuring Jay-Z is set to be directed by Oscar-nominated director David Fincher. The song hit No.1 on iTunes globally within 24 hours of its launch and its video is much awaited by Timberlake … READ MORE >>

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Agneepath and SOTY win big at Mirchi Music Awards

by Sound Box (February 13, 2013)

Agneepath and Student of the Year. Agneepath bagged seven trophies at the Mirchi Music Awards. Composer Ajay-Atul has also won Stardust Awards and Zee Cine Awards 2013 for ‘Best Debut Music Director and Best Background Score for Agneepath category respectively. … READ MORE >>

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Magnasound licenses 4500 songs to Sony Music

by Sound Box (February 4, 2013)

Magnasound, the music label from the late 80s known for its Indipop albums has resurfaced. Sound Box has learnt that the label, with 4500 tracks, has singed a license deal with Sony Music to exploit its content digitally. Industry sources … READ MORE >>

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EMI Music Releases 2013 Grammy Nominees Album

by Ria Shah (January 30, 2013)

EMI Music will release the 2013 Grammy Nominees album featuring 22 applauded smash hits. The 19th edition of the best-selling collection includes widely recognised Grammy categories representing nominees for Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Best New … READ MORE >>

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T-Series enters Tamil Market with David

by Swagata Panjari (January 7, 2013)

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Sony Music pockets Murder 3 and Rangrez

by Sound Box (January 2, 2013)

Strengthening its position in the once-dominated music acquisition game, Sony Music has acquired the audio rights of Murder 3, the next film from Bhatt camp. Composed by Pritam, the music is slated to release soon. Association of Sony Music and … READ MORE >>

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Lata Mangeskhar launches her own music label

by Sound Box (November 21, 2012)

On November 1 how can i get back with my ex 8, Lata Mangeshkar launched her very own music label in a tightly knit function in a suburban five star hotel. The function was attended by luminaries like Neeta Ambani … READ MORE >>

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Sony gets Kamal's Vishwaroopam rights

by Sound Box (November 16, 2012)

how can i get my ex girlfriend back Sony Music has bagged the audio rights of Kamal Haasan’s Vishwaroopam for all the three languages: Tamil, Telugu and Hindi. “We are happy to be associated with Kamal Haasan’s Vishwaroopam music in … READ MORE >>

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Taylor Swift launches her new album 'Red'

by Sound Box (October 25, 2012)

Red, the fourth studio album from six-time Grammy Award winner Taylor Swift, was released worldwideon October 22nd. Red topped the all-genre Top Albums chart at iTunes within 36 minutes of release, and first day sales at iTunes alone topped 262,000 … READ MORE >>

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Sony Music released Hard Kaur’s sophomore album P.L.A.Y

by Divya (October 24, 2012)

The evening of October 23rd witnessed the launch of India’s hip hop queen Hard Kaur’s 2nd album P.L.A.Y – Party Loud All Year with Sony Music Entertainment. The evening began with RJ Rohini taking the stage and introducing all present … READ MORE >>

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