REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

In this final re-visitation of a full seven days of music industry news, Ed Sheeran's 'Divide' smashes records, music streamers are paying less to licensing orgs, Jimmy Buffet over extends himself, and much, much more!

• Ed Sheeran's 'Divide' Breaks 1st Week Album Record In 4 Days

• Share Of Revenue Music Streamers Paid Licensing Orgs Fell 27% In 2016, Says New Study

• When Does Brand Extension Stretch Too Far? Jimmy Buffet To Open Margaritaville Retirement Community

• Pandora Top Spins: Future Makes Four Appearances, Maroon 5’s ‘Cold’ Debuts In Top 10

• SXSW Issues New Statement On Immigration Flap

• Chance The Rapper Pledges $1 Million For Chicago Public Schools

• Irving and Jeff Azoff, Brandon Creed Merge Powerful Music Management Companies

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