Tag: EMI

The ‘Now That’s What I Call Music…‘ compilation series, which has become a staple of any young music fan’s record collection in the UK, could end this year following the confirmation of EMI’s takeover by Universal Music. Related news:…

Great Britain will no longer be home to a major music label after the European Commission approved EMI’s takeover by Universal Music. Universal’s proposed purchase of EMI was first announced back in November when the company made an offer of £1.2bn ($1.9bn), but has since been subject to a review…

AIM, the trade body which represents the UK’s network of independent labels, has moved to put pressure on the government to open a review into the proposed sale of EMI to Universal and Sony, Music Week reports. Related news:…

The imminent sell off of British label giant EMI has been criticised by two leading figures of the independent music world. Earlier this week, a proposed $1.9 billion deal with Universal for EMI’s recorded music division was agreed, while Sony are expected to complete terms for the company’s publishing arm.…

EMI are expected to be sold to Universal Music within the next few days, according to a report in today’s Guardian newspaper. Related news:…

There has been many rumours about The Beatles entire back catalogue being available to download on iTunes. However EMI Senior Executive, Ernesto Schmitt, has denied rumours of this happening. It is true that EMI and Apple have been in talks to finally allow the site to sell the tracks as…

According to the Daily Mail, Joss Stone wants so much to leave EMI that she is offering the label £2 million to be let out of her contract. Allegedly, the singer wants very much to leave, though she has only released one album during her £7.5m four-album deal. After the…