• The Business
    • Music Industry News
    • Data & Research
    • Investor + VC Financing
    • Legislative
    • Live Concert Industry
    • Music Streaming
    • Music Law
    • Music Tech
    • Music Industry Hires
  • Artists
    • Michael Whalen
    • Distribution & DSPs
    • Live Performance
    • Marketing & Promotion
    • Mixing & Mastering
    • Music Business & Career
  • DMN Pro
  • Music Trends
  • Jobs
    • WNXP Director of Partnerships & Projects
    • Senior Marketing Manager
    • Social Media & Content Manager
  • DMN TV
  • About Us
    • Contact
    • Advertise
    • Free Newsletter Signup
Digital Music News logo
Log In
Lost your password?
Register
Lost your password?
Register

Stripe Customer ID

A password will be e-mailed to you.
Search
  • The Business
    • Music Industry News
    • Data & Research
    • Investor + VC Financing
    • Legislative
    • Live Concert Industry
    • Music Streaming
    • Music Law
    • Music Tech
    • Music Industry Hires
  • Artists

    Recent

    • srr capital management music investing

      SRR Capital Launches With a VC-Style Approach to Music Investing

      Sample Road Records
      November 2, 2026

    • What Is Attribution?

      Michael Whalen
      November 1, 2026

    • So Busy With "The Quiet Time..."

      Michael Whalen
      October 27, 2026

    • Netflix Won the Streaming Wars. YouTube Changed the Rules.

      Michael Whalen
      October 26, 2026

    • Indonesia: One of the World’s Most Promising Digital Music Markets

      Andini Humaira
      October 25, 2026

    • What Politicians Could Learn from the Music Business: A Midterm Election Primer

      Michael Whalen
      October 22, 2026
    • Michael Whalen
    • Distribution & DSPs
    • Live Performance
    • Marketing & Promotion
    • Mixing & Mastering
    • Music Business & Career
  • DMN Pro
  • Music Trends
    Trending Artists
    Recent
    • Listeners vs. Fans: How to Build a Fanbase That Sticks Around in 2026
      Chartmetric
      October 29, 2026
    • Inside K-Pop’s Turn Toward Electronic Dance Music
      Chartmetric
      October 14, 2026
    • Musicians Speak on the Extreme Difficulties of Getting a U.S. Artist Visa
      Chartmetric
      July 9, 2026
    • hip hop gen z trends
      Who Will Lead Hip-Hop Next? Gen Z Listening Data Points to Rage Rap and Phonk
      Chartmetric
      June 10, 2026
    • ella langley
      Ella Langley: Country Music’s Fastest-Rising Star
      Chartmetric
      May 18, 2026
    • chartmetric global music charts 2026 music trends
      The Data Deep-Dive: Pop’s Slump Continues Into 2026 as Global Charts Remain Stagnant
      Chartmetric
      April 20, 2026
  • Jobs
    • WNXP Director of Partnerships & Projects
    • Senior Marketing Manager
    • Social Media & Content Manager
  • DMN TV
    Related
    • What Are the Economics of Superfandom? Stationhead, Hangout, Open On Sunday, bemyfriends Break Things Down In Our Latest Webinar
      Raha Muhammad
      October 23, 2024
    Recent
    • Billboard Latin Music Week 2026 returned to the Faena Forum in Miami Beach.
      Billboard Latin Music Week 2026: Celebrating Partnerships, Culture, and Creativity
      Marc Thompson
      November 3, 2026
    • Digital Music News and Open On Sunday returned to Atlanta for Music Biz 2026 at the Renaissance Waverly Hotel. Industry leaders, executives, artists, and tech innovators gathered to focus on sync licensing and celebrate this central theme.
      Music Biz 2026: Inside the Future of Music Rights, Sync Licensing, and AI Innovation
      Marc Thompson
      May 28, 2026
    • tbd
      In Focus Episode 7: Why Is Hip-Hop Constantly Changing? ‘Culture Is Meant to Be Fluid’
      Raha Muhammad
      February 26, 2026
    • Exploring how classical artists are adapting to evolving audiences. and the modern need for personal branding.
      In Focus Episode 6: Why the New Classical Audience Is ‘Comparable to an Engaged Pop Music Audience’
      Raha Muhammad
      February 19, 2026
    • Exploring how artists, labels, and music companies can support humanitarian work and build creative, values-driven partnerships.
      In Focus Episode 5: ‘The Sky’s the Limit’ on How Artists and Labels Can Get Creative to Support War Child
      Raha Muhammad
      February 12, 2026
    • Rock guitarist Nuno Bettencourt spoke with Open On Sunday backstage at the 2026 Grammy Awards
      Grammy Winner Nuno Bettencourt Shares a Few Secrets for Beating AI — And It Starts With Your Flaws
      Marc Thompson
      February 7, 2026
  • About Us
    • Contact
    • Advertise
    • Free Newsletter Signup
  • Menu logo
Trending
  • Latest Music Industry Hires: RCS Worldwide, Ground Control Touring, Arc28 Entertainment, Nebula17, SeatGeek, Dolly Parton Estate, More
  • MSG Bluntly Responds to Macklemore Allegations: ‘He’s Not an Arena-Level Act’
  • Rapper RBX Files Ninth Circuit Appeal in Fraud-Focused Class Action Lawsuit Against Spotify
  • Friday New Music Releases: Lil Baby, Alanis Morissette, Spice Girls, James Blunt, Sam Barber, Olivia Rodrigo, Skepta, Bryan Adams, JENNIE, Slayyyter
  • The Music Industry Litigation Tracker — Cases Bubbling Right Now: Sony Music v. Kroger, SoundExchange v. Music Choice, Suno v. Apple (Round II), Penske Media v. Google, More

Artist Management

Chartmetric Base for You playbook on fan acquisition

Chartmetric & Base for Music’s New Playbook Tackles the Gap Between Music Data and Marketing Action

Ashley King
November 4, 2026
UTA Eric Nam

UTA Scoops Up Fast-Rising K-Pop Celeb Eric Nam

Ashley King
October 14, 2026
Rita Ora former manager lawsuit

Rita Ora Slapped With $4.2 Million Lawsuit from Former Manager Over Missing Earnings

Ashley King
September 30, 2026
deadmau5 signs with Independent Artist Group

Independent Artist Group Signs deadmau5 for Worldwide Representation in All Areas

Ashley King
September 11, 2026
music funding mistakes wendy day

Wendy Day’s Five Funding and Deal Mistakes Artists Keep Making (And How to Avoid Them)

Wendy Day
August 4, 2026
 
  1. Home
  2. Music Industry News
  3. Artist Management
ymu sale

Steve Aoki Talent Agency YMU Sells to Permira Credit in Reportedly $76.2 Million Deal

Dylan Smith
March 19, 2024
YMU, the London-based talent agency behind Simon Cowell, Steve Aoki, and a number of others, has sold for a reported $76.18 million (£60 million). 40-year-old YMU’s reported sale came to light in a piece fr... Read More...
sublime king holmes lawsuit

King Holmes Fires Back Against Sublime Legal Malpractice Complaint With Breach of Contract Countersuit

Dylan Smith
March 5, 2024
A little over one month after levying a legal malpractice complaint against its former attorneys, Sublime is reportedly facing a firmly worded countersuit. LA-based King, Holmes, Paterno, & Soriano (KHP... Read More...
Raphael Saadiq Forward Artist Management

Raphael Saadiq Signs with Forward Artist Management

Ashley King
March 4, 2024
Singer-songwriter and producer Raphael Saadiq has signed with Tyler Childs at Forward Artist Management. Here’s the latest. Saadiq has become a monumental force in popular music with his band Tony! Toni! Ton... Read More...
H.E.R. signs with Lighthouse Management + Media

H.E.R. Signs with Lighthouse Management + Media

Ashley King
February 13, 2024
After a stunning performance at Super Bowl LVIII alongside Usher, H.E.R. has signed with Lighthouse Management + Media for management across all areas of her career. The award-winning singer, songwriter, mus... Read More...
Kesha parts ways with Dr. Luke label Kemosabe

After Nearly Ten Years of Lawsuits, Kesha Departs Dr. Luke Label Kemosabe

Ashley King
December 20, 2023
After settling multiple lawsuits with Dr. Luke that spanned nearly ten years, Kesha is parting ways with the producer and his label, Kemosabe. Here’s the latest. The drawn-out lawsuits have played out over t... Read More...
Ariana Grande management

Ariana Grande Inks New Management Deal Following Scooter Braun Departure

Ashley King
December 11, 2023
Ariana Grande inks a new management deal with Brandon Creed’s Good World Management after parting ways with Scooter Braun. Four months after sources confirmed that Ariana Grande had parted ways with her long... Read More...
Turkish Band MAVI

Turkish Band Mavi Signs to Warner Music

Ashley King
October 24, 2023
Mavi, one of the most popular bands in Turkey, has signed a worldwide recording deal with Warner Music. Warner Music has announced the signing of the popular Turkish band Mavi to a worldwide recording deal. ... Read More...
Epidemic Sound signs Jordin Sparks

Epidemic Sound Signs Jordin Sparks in ‘Slightly Smaller’ Label Deal with A&R, Production, Distribution Support

Ashley King
October 24, 2023
Epidemic Sound has announced it has signed Jordin Sparks to its roster in a new move for the music licensing company. The deal includes creating and distributing a collection of classic Christmas songs that ... Read More...
UTA ThxSoMuch

UTA Signs Canadian Musician ThxSoMch

Ashley King
October 16, 2023
Talent, entertainment, and advisory company UTA has signed singer-songwriter ThxSoMch for worldwide representation in all areas. Global talent, entertainment, sports, and advisory company UTA has signed Cana... Read More...
UTA signs Fancy Hagood

United Talent Agency (UTA) Signs Fancy Hagood

Ashley King
October 12, 2023
United Talent Agency (UTA) has announced it has signed singer-songwriter Fancy Hagood for worldwide representation in all areas—swiftly after signing Oliver Anthony. Fancy Hagood hails from Bentonville, AR (... Read More...
Warner Music e-Positive

Warner Music Acquires Indian Management Company E-Positive

Ashley King
October 9, 2023
Warner Music acquires Indian artist management company E-Positive and signs superstar Darshan Raval. Warner Music has announced the acquisition of the Indian artist management and live events company E-Posit... Read More...
warner music humanagement investment

Warner Music Invests in Dubai-Based Talent Agency HuManagement, Aims To Sign ‘Many More Potential Superstars’ in MENA

Dylan Smith
October 4, 2023
Amid continued growth throughout MENA’s music market and broader entertainment space, Warner Music Group (WMG) has invested in Dubai-based talent agency HuManagement. The major label revealed its “strategic... Read More...
  • 1
  • …
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • …
  • 23

Subscribe to Our Daily Newsletter

FEATURED

  • Photo: Tsunami Green

    Will the Music Industry Ever Get a Handle on Rightsholder Payouts?

    Digital formats have been around for decades. So why is the music industry still struggling with sluggish payouts, met... Read More...
    Read more

JOBS

  • WNXP Director of Partnerships & Projects

    Company: Nashville Public Radio
    Location: Nashville, Other / Non-US, 37201, United States

  • Senior Marketing Manager

    Company: Sound Credit
    Location: Drivable to Memphis, TN preferred, but open to remote for the right candidate. Southeastern, US OK

  • Social Media & Content Manager

    Company: SoundStock
    Location: Las Vegas HQ

  • Director of Marketing

    Company: Musixmatch
    Location: Bologna or Remote

  • Vice President, Global Head of Fraud Prevention

    Company: UMG, the Universal Music Group
    Location: Full Time Remote, California and New York
Terms of Use | Privacy policy | Do Not Sell My Data
Digital Music News ©2026. All Rights Reserved
  • The Business
    • Music Industry News
    • Data & Research
    • Investor + VC Financing
    • Legislative
    • Live Concert Industry
    • Music Streaming
    • Music Law
    • Music Tech
    • Music Industry Hires
  • Artists
    • Michael Whalen
    • Distribution & DSPs
    • Live Performance
    • Marketing & Promotion
    • Mixing & Mastering
    • Music Business & Career
  • DMN Pro
  • Music Trends
  • Jobs
    • WNXP Director of Partnerships & Projects
    • Senior Marketing Manager
    • Social Media & Content Manager
  • DMN TV
  • About Us
    • Contact
    • Advertise
    • Free Newsletter Signup
Quantcast

 

Invalid email address
  • Log In
  • Reset
Thanks for subscribing!