Music Business News: United States
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. News MBW sources close to the deal have confirmed that the acquisition closed on Tuesday (July 7) after passing all relevant regulatory scrutiny. News The newly commissioned ballet, titled Power of Love, will premiere on December 2 before opening to the public at New York City Center on December 4. News Suno on music biz hiring spree as AI firm taps former YouTube and Atlantic Records execs to lead business development and artist marketing