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Irving Azoff’s Iconic Artists Group Partners With RZA To Expand the Wu-Tang Clan’s Legacy

July 30, 2024

Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA has partnered with Irving Azoff’s Iconic Artists Group and LL Cool J’s Rock the Bells to ‘expand and expound’ on the hip-hop collective’s music, brand, and lifestyle. The new partnership e... Read More...

Downtown Neighbouring Rights Sign Lady Blackbird

Ashley King

July 25, 2024

Downtown Neighbouring Rights sign an international deal with Lady Blackbird who joins a roster including Jon Batiste, Justin Bieber, One Republic, and the estates of Ella Fitzgerald, Miles Davis, and Meat Loa... Read More...

James McCartney’s Next Release? A Cover of Joni Mitchell’s ‘Circle Game’

Ashley King

July 19, 2024

After dropping two new music collaborations with Sean Ono Lennon, James McCartney’s next release is a cover of Joni Mitchell’s iconic “Circle Game.” The following was created in partnership with earthprogram... Read More...

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10 Particularly Important Music Industry Lawsuits to Watch

The Music Industry Is Bursting With Litigation — Here Are 10 Particularly Game-Changing Lawsuits to Watch

Paul Resnikoff

July 17, 2024

From infringement complaints against generative AI developers to unpaid royalty actions targeting streaming platforms, the music industry certainly isn't lacking high-stakes litigation. Here are ten particula... Read More...

Beggars Group, Secretly, Sub Pop, Others Create ‘Music Economy Think Tank’ ORCA

Ashley King

July 17, 2024

Independent music labels unite to launch ‘music industry think tank’ ORCA, a global research hub for music’s economic, social, and cultural impact. The Organization for Recorded Culture and Arts (ORCA) has o... Read More...

Warner Music Group announces partnership with Sua Música in Brazil

Warner Music Group Isn’t Joking About Ramping Up Its Investments — Latest Involves Sua Música in Brazil

Ashley King

July 17, 2024

Warner Music Group continues ramping up its investments, announcing its partnership with Sua Música to promote Brazilian regional music. Warner Music Brazil and the Sua Música Group, which owns the largest B... Read More...

Downtown Music Holdings Reportedly Exploring Sale with Private Equity Firms

Ashley King

July 15, 2024

The Downtown Music Holdings board is reportedly exploring a potential sale, according to industry reporting. Downtown is the parent company of CD Baby, FUGA, and several other rights admin businesses. Billbo... Read More...

UMPG Signs ‘Poor Things’ Film Composer Jerskin Fendrix

Ashley King

July 11, 2024

Universal Music Publishing Group has announced it has signed composer and musician Jerskin Fendrix to an exclusive global publishing agreement through the company’s Classics & Screen division. Following ... Read More...

FUGA Beefs Up In Britain with One House, Critical Music & Berry’s Room Deals

Ashley King

July 11, 2024

Downtown owned distributor FUGA has announced several new UK signings. FUGA announces partnerships with One House, Critical Music, and British-Nigerian Afrobeats star Maleek Berry’s imprint—Berry’s Room. One... Read More...

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Virgin Music Group Partners with Anime Music Company Frontier Works

Ashley King

July 10, 2024

Virgin Music Group forms a strategic digital distribution partnership with Frontier Works, a leading Japanese animation music company. Virgin Music Group (VMG), a global division of Universal Music Group (UM... Read More...

Lucian Grainge reaffirms commitment to protecting rights of likeness AI Music

Lucian Grainge Isn’t Mincing Words on AI Music — Reaffirms ‘One Thousand Percent’ Commitment to Defending IP, Name, Likeness, and Use of Voice

Ashley King

July 9, 2024

In a new interview and profile with the Los Angeles Times, UMG CEO Lucian Grainge has reaffirmed his commitment to protecting artists in a new era of AI generation. Grainge says he likes change and sees the u... Read More...

More Layoffs at Universal Music Group as UK Label Division Re-Organization Moves Forward

Ashley King

July 9, 2024

Universal Music UK has reshaped its frontline operations with a new Audience & Media Division and an unconfirmed number of layoffs. Here’s the latest. A memo from CEO & Chairman David Joseph confirms... Read More...

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

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Irving Azoff’s Iconic Artists Group Partners With RZA To Expand the Wu-Tang Clan’s Legacy

Downtown Neighbouring Rights Sign Lady Blackbird

James McCartney’s Next Release? A Cover of Joni Mitchell’s ‘Circle Game’

Warner Music Group Isn’t Joking About Ramping Up Its Investments — Latest Involves Sua Música in Brazil

Downtown Music Holdings Reportedly Exploring Sale with Private Equity Firms

UMPG Signs ‘Poor Things’ Film Composer Jerskin Fendrix

FUGA Beefs Up In Britain with One House, Critical Music & Berry’s Room Deals

Virgin Music Group Partners with Anime Music Company Frontier Works

Lucian Grainge Isn’t Mincing Words on AI Music — Reaffirms ‘One Thousand Percent’ Commitment to Defending IP, Name, Likeness, and Use of Voice

More Layoffs at Universal Music Group as UK Label Division Re-Organization Moves Forward