Music Business News: North America

Warner Chappell Music inks exclusive worldwide administration deal with Grammy-winning rock band Greta Van Fleet

Their EP From the Fires has garnered over 330m global streams to date

Soundtrack Your Brand renews global licensing deal with Warner Music, launches new on-demand streaming service for businesses

New on-demand service enables businesses to jump, skip and replay tracks

Downtown ‘exploring strategic options’ with Raine Group – including possible sale

MBW confirms that New York-based company is exploring a range of options for its future ownership

Round Hill set to IPO new fund on London Stock Exchange next month, raising $375m

Josh Gruss-led company intends to launch a new fund in London next month

Universal is building its own hotels, including a $1.2bn complex in Mississippi

UMUSIC hotels will house their own live music venues and a "music-first experience for guests".

Twitch called out for alleged culture of racism, sexism and abuse

"It took place in the office. At events. In meetings and behind closed doors. It was rampant and unavoidable".

Producer Ben Billions joins Warner Chappell Music in exclusive administrative publishing deal

Billions has worked on multiple Grammy Award-winning albums

Kobalt extends worldwide deal with Franchise producer Teddy Walton

Walton has worked with artists including Jay Rock, Kendrick Lamar, Post Malone, Bryson Tiller, Drake, Travis Scott, Nipsey Hussle and others