Capitol Music Group In The News

Universal expands business in Czech Republic by relaunching six label brands

Brands include Capitol Records, Island, Sky Box, Def Jam, SinglTon, Virgin Music Label & Artist Services.

Nick Barr named Vice President, A&R and Creative Strategy at Island Records

Barr will play a key role in signing new talent, while bringing his marketing, digital, and creative strategy to the label

Zach Katz joins FaZe Clan as President and COO, ahead of eSports firm’s expected $1bn SPAC merger

Former BMG President teams up with Lee Trink, the one-time head of EMI Capitol

After returning as an NFT platform, LimeWire strikes first major label deal with Universal Music Group

LimeWire says UMG artists can now use its platform to sell NFTs directly to fans and collectors

Bryan Kehn promoted to Vice President of Media at Republic Records

Kehn first joined Republic Records in 2013

Targa Sahyoun and Nick Steinhardt named Senior Vice Presidents of Creative at Capitol Records

Sahyoun and Steinhardt will co-lead the label’s creative department

Social music creation platform BandLab closes Series B funding round at $65m

Prosus Ventures joins list of investors

Phil Thornton named Senior Vice President of Capitol Christian Music Group

Thornton will focus on new business development, signing talent and the development of label, media and touring partnerships on behalf of Capitol CMG artists