Music Business News: North America
News Sarah Trahern announced in January that she would retire at the end of 2026, after leading the CMA since 2014.
News Polenta will continue operating under its own brand and creative identity, led by co-founders Marina "Pol4ca" Frohmann and Ignacio Elizalde.
News All Surface Publishing claims "ETA" copied a combination of musical elements from a dance track released nearly two decades earlier, without a license.
Analysis The following MBW op/ed comes from Michael Huppe, President and CEO of the Washington, D.C.-headquartered SoundExchange.
News Primary Wave said its marketing team and publishing infrastructure will support branding, digital, sync and film and television projects for the band.
News The agreement gives GTS a preferential right to sign the artists who emerge from the program, plus a role in developing their eventual concert tour.
News The US trade group elected four new board members, including executives from Bayonet Records, Sub Pop, Better Noise Music and EMPIRE.
News The complaint alleges Sony never reported producer or override royalties on Kris Kross's first two albums until 2023.