News Ex-BMG boss Hartwig Masuch named Chairman of music remix platform Hyph Masuch has joined Hyph in an advisory capacity with immediate effect and will transition to Chairman in April 2026.
News Miranda Lambert catalog acquired by Sony Music Publishing in partnership with Domain Capital The deal encompasses her complete back catalog of songs.
Interviews ‘Physical music is powerful and under-leveraged. In 2026, it won’t be a sideshow – it’ll be a core strategic revenue and brand channel.’ Happiness. Marketing founder Thom Skarzynski talks physical music, D2C, superfans and more
News Having spent $160m on music rights to date, Bella Figura buys ‘significant portion’ of catalog from UK indie label Jeepster The deal includes notable releases from Belle And Sebastian, Snow Patrol, and The Gentle Waves.
News Olivia Dean exec producer Zach Nahome inks global publishing deal with UMPG and NWS Music Group Nahome was named Producer of the Year at MBW's 2025 Music Business UK Awards
News Catalog of Brazilian icon Gilberto Gil acquired by Primary Wave in partnership with Nas Nuvens Music Group Gilberto Gil is described as one 'of the most important and influential figures in not just music but Brazilian culture'
News NMPA promotes Danielle Aguirre to Chief Legal Officer & Chief Operating Officer; Charlotte Sellmyer upped to EVP The pair's new titles reflect how their roles have expanded within the organization.
News Matt Spetzler’s $200m-backed Pipeline to fund indie advances via new Merlin pact Pipeline was launched by Matt Spetzler’s investment firm Jamen Capital.
Analysis News Drake fights dismissal of ‘Not Like Us’ lawsuit: 3 things you might have missed Drake thinks a federal judge just created a "dangerous" precedent for the music industry.
News Celine Joshua promoted to Executive Vice President, Global Marketing & Streaming at BMG Joshua joined BMG in 2024 as EVP, Global Marketing
News Universal Music Group’s °1824 launches livestreaming channel on Twitch The new channel called Universal Music Live will stream performances, industry events and artist conversations.
News Rebecca Kane Burton joins Superstruct Entertainment as Chief Operating Officer UK-based Kane Burton was formerly Executive Vice President of Venue Management at Oak View Group International.
News Lexi Todd promoted to Deputy Chief Operating Officer At Primary Wave Todd celebrates 10 years at Primary Wave, initially joining the company as a legal intern in 2016
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News TikTok closes deal to form new American entity, dodging US shutdown The TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC will function as an independent entity with a seven-member board that includes TikTok CEO Shou Chew.
News Kevin Weaver promoted to President, Atlantic Music Group He will oversee 'high-impact opportunities' across the AMG roster
News Sony Music buys 49% stake in music unit of Vietnam media giant YeaH1; companies launch new SYE Holdings joint venture SME, through Sony Music Entertainment Hong Kong, agreed to acquire a 49% stake in YeaH1-owned 1Label for an undisclosed sum last month.
News Drake appeals dismissal of ‘Not Like Us’ case against UMG, says court created a ‘dangerous’ rule for rap diss tracks Lawsuit was dismissed in October 2025