News The music company has been shifting focus from copyright ownership to providing services for copyright holders News Miller's previous experience includes stints at Meta Platforms and SoundCloud News The move follows Downtown’s acquisition of royalty processing platform Curve Royalty Systems in 2023 News The deals expand Downtown-owned FUGA's presence in the French and Belgian music industries. News Merlin developed the new tool in response to growing concerns about artificial intelligence and its impact on artistic creation News NetEase has already signed licensing deals with K-pop companies like JYP Analysis News “Downtown is at the center of a major shift in the music industry," said Downtown Music CEO Pieter van Rijn News Exec is described by Downtown as an 'inspirational and visionary leader'