Music Business News: North America
News Ten artists make the cut of new release, with all raised funds going to good causes News UM also strikes multi-year deal with ESPN for its independent artist roster to feature on TV shows and promos Interviews Brian Lee talks Lady Gaga, Post Malone, and why the 9-to-5 life of Nashville isn't his bag News Sony Corp joins Tencent as a shareholder in North Carolina-based video games company News “Sky is one of the foremost producers and songwriters working in music today." News Exec moves over from role as COO of Island Records in New York News "Membership in Merlin gives Amuse access to major global DSPs, as opposed to pursuing multiple license deals," explains Amuse boss Diego Farias News Edo Van Duijn to lead management company's operation in Holland