News Music NFT platform Opulous says it will ‘vigorously defend’ itself against Lil Yachty lawsuit Firm says rapper gave it authorization to use his name and likeness in June 2021 announcement
News Juice WRLD and Nick Mira named biggest artist-songwriter and songwriter in the US in Q4 2021, on the NMPA Gold & Platinum Program (based on RIAA certifications) In partnership with the RIAA’s Gold & Platinum Program, NMPA finds and certifies the songwriters and publishers of RIAA-certified singles
News Exceleration Music acquires catalog of US independent label Kill Rock Stars Founder Slim Moon will continue to handle A&R for the label
News Now India.Arie, Graham Nash pull their music from Spotify After Neil Young and Joni Mitchell, more stars pull their music from the platform
News Brad Pophal joins YMU as Head of Web3 and NFT for US Music YMU reports to have generated over $30 million in sales in 2021
News Roblox first music move of 2022 is a David Guetta DJ party in partnership with Warner and Wonder Works Studio Wonder Works builds 'intergalactic club venue to bring dance culture to the metaverse'.
News Mike Alexander appointed General Manager of Island Records Exec is a Universal Music Group veteran of nearly two decades
News Kobalt founder Willard Ahdritz invests in $200m fund set up to back African tech start-ups The fund's founding parter is Niklas Adalberth’s non-profit Norrsken Foundation
News Quincy Jones-backed NFT platform OneOf strikes partnership with Warner Music Group OneOf raised $63 million in a seed round in May 2021
News Primary Wave acquires stakes in Def Leppard’s music publishing catalog and master royalty income stream Relationship between Primary Wave and Def Leppard began in 2009
News Sony Music Publishing launches global ‘Songwriter Assistance’ wellness program Songwriter Assistance will offer 24/7 counseling support via global hotlines
News From Sony buying Bob Dylan’s catalog to Warner buying land in the metaverse: It’s MBW’s Weekly Round-Up The biggest stories of the week – and why they matter
News Murda Beatz and Bryson Tiller sell song catalogs to Canada’s Kilometre Music Group Murda Beatz catalog comprises 285 songs, Bryson Tiller’s catalog features 78 songs
News Steve Aoki launches his own metaverse and NFT membership platform, the A0K1VERSE A0K1VERSE membership offers token holders exclusive access to both physical and digital opportunities
News HITCO-backed fan funding firm Corite raises $6.2m in private token sale ahead of blockchain platform launch Firm is preparing to launch the first version of the CO Fan Power blockchain platform in Q1 2022