Don’t be surprised if Austin Daboh is running this town in a few years. His career rise so far – from the BBC to Spotify and Apple – has been no less than extraordinary. Now, as EVP at Atlantic UK, he tells us what he wants to fix...
"Giddens’ incredible mastery at excavating the music of America's past, knowledge of history and diverse cultures... make her perfectly suited for the Artistic Director position."
"We are always looking for new ways to foster their creativity, and the Content Alliance opens up a unique infrastructure to do so. The launch of Storyglass offers a significant extension of our services to artists."
"With Stitcher, we will expand our digital audio advertising presence and look to generate new ways for creators to find and connect with their audiences."
Sony Music Group, whose ranks include both Sony Music Entertainment and Sony/ATV Music Publishing, has hired Towalame Austin as Executive Vice President, Philanthropy and Social Impact. Austin moves over from her role as Executive of Philanthropy at Roc Nation. At Sony, she will be based in Los Angeles and report jointly to Sony/ATV Chairman and … Continued
Universal Music India (UMI) has announced an exclusive multi-year, global distribution deal with highly successful Indian music company Desi Melodies. Founded in Mohali, in the Punjab region of northern India by Jaani (Lyricist, Singer) and Arvindr Khaira (Director, Filmmaker), Desi Melodies has led a contemporary wave of Punjabi music hits in recent years. Universal Music … Continued
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"There are so many exciting publishing opportunities in China, and we’re looking forward to better connecting local songwriters and brands with our global network.”