Motivation behind the releases ranges from profit to promotion, but they all give artists more control over their works and how they're used.
Thirteen albums sold more than 1 million physical units in South Korea in the first half of 2023, compared to zero in the United States.
The longtime Sony exec was most recently COO of UMG Sub-Saharan Africa.
Just 15% of music listeners, superfans are boosting U.S. album sales in 2023.
Morgan Wallen leads a boom in country and world music continues to blossom, among other genre takeaways from the year's midway point.
Elsewhere, both Capitol Music Group and Warner Records jumped ahead, while Sony had a big first half showing from its Latin and Nashville divisions.
The girl group's upcoming EP titled 'HEAT' marks its first full English project and will "bring the message and mission of (G)I-DLE to the whole world."
How Guin Records prioritizes artists’ well-being, empowering them to create and share their music in a sustainable, healthy way.
"I was blown away by her vision and personality," says 300 co-president Selim Bouab of the "BING BONG" talent.
Spinall makes his Epic Records debut with his new single "Loju," featuring Wizkid, out today (June 30).
