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Universal Music Group has entered a partnership with Russell Simmons, Brian Robbins, and Steve Rifkind to launch All Def Music, the first label to exclusively sign, develop, and promote artists on YouTube. A... Read More...
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Substantial Layoffs at Concord Music Group…

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This isn't entirely surprising following the recent sale of the label to private equity interests. Then again, Concord Music Group is one of the largest, most influential indie labels on the planet, with one of... Read More...
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