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The agreements span both recorded music and music publishing, and will see the tool powered by generative AI technology.

Atlanta-based real estate fund Roots led the round, alongside a group of strategic backers and angel investors.

The program will support 10 artists through 2026, offering priority distribution, targeted DSP marketing, paid digital campaign support, and more.

Guy Moot, Co-Chair and CEO of Warner Chappell Music (WCM), has been named the recipient of the 2026 Music Industry Trusts Award (MITS).

"It's not even about just being 'premium'. It's just consumers will pay for a shorter line, better parking, better hospitality."

This article orginally appeared in Tim Ingham’s latest ‘Tim’s Take’ email, issued exclusively to MBW+ subscribers.

Universal Music Group has published its Q1 2026 results for the three months ending March 31

An entity linked to UMG has been building a patent portfolio around AI-music infrastructure