News Reservoir acquires catalogs of Latin music company Nacional, strikes JV to develop artists & songwriters Reservoir acquired the catalog of indie label Nacional Records, along with the catalog of its publishing arm, Canciones Nacionales
News Triller ordered to pay Merlin more than $3.2M in default judgment over unpaid licensing fees The judgment also awarded Merlin $667,636.36 in pre-judgment interest and $717.05 in costs, plus post-judgment interest.
News David Goldsen promoted to EVP, A&R at Warner Chappell Music Goldsen is based at the company's Los Angeles headquarters and will continue to report to Ryan Press, President, North America, WCM.
News Done deal: Sony Music Publishing completes acquisition of Recognition Music Group’s catalog Sony Music Publishing already administered the Recognition catalog before completing the acquisition.
News Andi Arya Dwi Putra promoted to Head of TuneCore, Indonesia He will lead the Believe-owned distributor’s growth strategy, artist roster and partnerships in the market.
News One of Suno’s biggest investors just led a $700M round in Daniel Ek’s health startup Lightspeed was the lead investor in AI music generator Suno's $125 million Series B round in 2024.
News James Wright promoted to Co-Head of UK Music at United Talent Agency Wright will lead the company’s London-based music team alongside long-standing UK Co-Head Neil Warnock.
News South Korea bill would require music distributors to screen tracks for content harmful to minors before release If a track is judged harmful and its creator is under 19, the distributor must block it from release, according to The Korea Times.
News Pophouse and the Avicii estate launch Avicii Community fan platform Platform launches with a set of features that the companies say are aimed at deepening fans' connection to Avicii's music
News BandLab Technologies buys Aiode, an AI music studio built on ‘fully-licensed’ audio The deal gives Singapore-based BandLab a third music-making platform alongside BandLab and Cakewalk.
News D.C. passes RESALE Act, capping live entertainment ticket resale at 10% above face value The bill requires full price transparency, forces anyone advertising 50 or more tickets a year for resale to register with the District.
News Cinq Music acquires D’Banj’s catalog in C.R.E.A.M talent partnership C.R.E.A.M, which launched in 2016, says it has more than seven million subscribers across Nigeria.
News Suno is ‘building toward IPO readiness’ Suno is hiring for a Director of Accounting tasked with building 'toward the controls and rigor required for IPO readiness.'
News Too Lost acquires Australia’s GYRO Group – in first acquisition since nine-figure raise Brisbane-headquartered GYRO.Group's portfolio spans distribution, marketing, publishing, and sync.
News Disney Music Group President Ken Bunt to receive MUSEXPO’s Lifetime Achievement Award Bunt oversees the marketing and distribution of Disney's recorded music, music publishing and live concert businesses.
News AEG Presents expands Venue Development team, promoting Cameron Marcotte to VP Alongside Marcotte, Jake Hiersteiner and Mike Ryan have been promoted to Director roles, alongside three new hires.
News Jeremy Erlich’s Alta Music Group launches publishing division led by Zeb Berg Sony Music Publishing will support and administer Alta Publishing worldwide.
News UK government launches ‘Turn It Up’ plan to support homegrown music, committing $60m to back artists and businesses over three years Government says it will support more than 2,000 projects and at least 40,000 artists and music professionals over three years