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Warner Music Central Europe Launches Warner Records Germany Led by Lea Londa

August 31, 2026

Warner Music Central Europe announces the launch of Warner Records Germany in Berlin, headed by director Lea Londa. On Tuesday, Warner Music Central Europe announced the official launch of Warner Records Ger... Read More...

US Copyright Fees Are Rising; Labels Now Have A Window Before Higher Fees Hit

Ashley King

August 28, 2026

Music organizations spent much of 2026 challenging the U.S. Copyright Office’s (USCO) proposed fee increases, arguing that higher registration costs would disproportionately burden independent labels, artists... Read More...

Los Lobos Case Against Sony Music Abruptly Dismissed—But the Second One Remains Ongoing

Ashley King

August 26, 2026

Los Lobos and Sony Music have agreed to dismiss the band's lawsuit against the major, having reached a settlement in the alleged breach of contract. On Friday, court documents reveal that Los Lobos' lawsuit ... Read More...

Indian label sur music umg virgin footprint expansion

Bhojpuri Blowout: Indian Label Sur Music Taps UMG’s Virgin to Expand Regional Footprint

Ashley King

August 19, 2026

Virgin Music Group announces a global distribution deal with Indian label Sur Music, one of the fastest-growing labels in the country. Universal Music's Virgin Music Group, a world leader in partnering with ... Read More...

Warner Music Group Expands Global Tech Presence with New Bengaluru Hub

Ashley King

August 17, 2026

Warner Music Group announces a significant expansion of its global tech division with the upcoming opening of a new technology hub in Bengaluru. Warner Music Group (WMG) has announced a major expansion to it... Read More...

Megan Thee Stallion Interscope UMG deal while retaining masters and publishing rights

Megan Thee Stallion Inks with Interscope/UMG While Retaining Full Master and Publishing Ownership

Ashley King

August 14, 2026

Megan Thee Stallion has entered into a partnership with Interscope Records/UMG, while retaining full ownership of her masters and publishing. On Friday, Megan Thee Stallion announced signing a deal with Inte... Read More...

Exceleration Music partnership with Christian hip-hop label Reach Records

Indie-Focused Exceleration Music Inks Partnership with Christian Hip-Hop Label Reach Records

Ashley King

August 11, 2026

Indie-focused global record company Exceleration Music has announced a far-reaching strategic partnership with Atlanta-based Christian hip-hop label Reach Records. Exceleration Music, a global record company... Read More...

Forget Lawsuits—WMG is Already Counting Its Cash from AI Licensing Deals, with Suno Topping the List

Ashley King

August 6, 2026

WMG plows ahead with more AI licensing deals, counting its money while UMG and Sony continue to duke it out in court with AI companies like Suno and Udio. While Universal and Sony continue battling it out wi... Read More...

Boy George fires label manager over opposition to pro-Israeli track

Boy George Fires ‘Gutless’ Label Manager Following Disagreements Over Pro-Israel Track

Ashley King

August 3, 2026

Boy George revealed he has split from the manager of his record label, Boy George Presents, who wanted “nothing to do” with his new pro-Israel track. Culture Club singer Boy George sparked much controversy l... Read More...

BMG acquires recordings and publishing IP of Andrew Stockdale

BMG Acquires Recordings and Publishing IP from Wolfmother’s Andrew Stockdale

Ashley King

August 3, 2026

BMG acquires Andrew Stockdale’s publishing, recorded music royalties, and neighboring rights interests in the catalog of Aussie rock band Wolfmother. BMG has announced the acquisition of musician Andrew Stoc... Read More...

The Ad-Supported Free Lunch Is Over In India: UMG India Is Now Putting All New Streaming Releases Behind a Paywall for 72 Hours — Across All Streaming Platforms

Ashley King

July 30, 2026

Universal Music Group India will begin triggering a 72-hour paywall for new releases, according to Sir Lucian Grainge during UMG’s earnings call. But is that enough to transform India into a higher-paying pre... Read More...

How AI Agents Are Quietly Automating Music Companies: From A&R to Release Ops

Ivan Talaichuk

July 29, 2026

The music industry has been consumed by AI debates – from lawsuits involving Suno and Udio to major-label licensing deals. Now the focus is shifting to a bigger question: how do we work with AI-generated musi... Read More...

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Location: Nashville, Other / Non-US, 37201, United States
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Location: Nashville, Other / Non-US, 37201, United States
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Company: Sound Credit
Location: Drivable to Memphis, TN preferred, but open to remote for the right candidate. Southeastern, US OK
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Company: SoundStock
Location: Las Vegas HQ
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