News Eldridge and LVRN Management invest in Fan engagement startup Laylo, bringing total funds raised to over $8m Round also included participation from Third Prime Ventures, LVRN Management and Jonathan Strauss (Create Music Group)
News Muddy Waters Estate signs global admin deal with Sony Music Publishing Catalog includes iconic hits such as Mannish Boy and Rollin’ Stone
News After scrapping sale plans, BMI transitions to a for-profit business model 'Our move to for-profit gives us more financial flexibility and makes us nimbler to do what we need to do,' says BMI President & CEO Mike O’Neill
News Julie Greenwald promoted to Chairman & CEO of newly-created Atlantic Music Group Atlantic Music Group sits above both Atlantic Records and 300 Elektra Entertainment
News BeatConnect attracts $2.2m in funding for collaborative music tech DAW platform BeatConnect was founded in 2010
News Lily Golightly joins Verve Label Group as Senior Vice President of Publicity Exec will oversee US communications for imprints including Verve Records, Impulse!, Verve Forecast, Decca Records US, and others
News Magic Star, led by MD Will Speer, becomes The Orchard’s global kids and family music brand Originally launched in 2019 by Sony Music Entertainment UK, Magic Star developed music and strategy for celebrated family brands L.O.L. Surprise!, The Rainbow Collections, YolanDa Brown, and more
Interviews ‘Anytime you’re that artist who’s a bit disruptive, it makes people uncomfortable.’ Kane Brown manager Martha Earls discusses breaking down barriers in Nashville, lessons learned across her career and much more besides
Analysis News African music service Mdundo’s monthly active users reach 21.5m, up 107% YoY Mdundo has published its quarterly report for calendar Q3 2022
Analysis News Positive sign for music publishing’s health, as UK collection society PRS announces its biggest payout in 108 years A GBP £211 million royalty distribution to PRS's members represented an 18% year-over-year increase of £32.5 million, said the org
News Management Company category sponsored by Centtrip at A&R Awards Global fintech company continues long-term support for prestigious category at next month's big event
News Warner Music acquires stake in Serbian record label, Mascom Records Company acts as Warner Music’s local distributor
Analysis News With revenues of $510m in H1, Latin Music is still on course to generate $1 billion in the US this year According to new mid-year data released by the RIAA, on a retail basis, Latin Music revenues grew 23% in the US in H1 2022
News PPL announced as A&R Administrator of the Year sponsor at November’s A&R Awards UK licensing company joins growing band of big-name sponsors backing industry's most enjoyable night out
News Pink Floyd’s $500m catalog auction delayed due to band ‘infighting’ (report) Catalog auction process is reportedly in limbo
News Warner is looking for an exec with gaming experience to lead its Metaverse strategy Company is hiring for a Senior Director, Metaverse Development in New York
News Sound Royalties expands into Canada, with Vanessa Thomas named head of operations for the market Sound Royalties was acquired by Cinq Music Group parent GoDigital Media Group (GDMG) last year
Analysis News Deezer targets annual revenues of €1bn by 2025 Streaming company details growth strategy at investor day in London