Music Business News: United States

O'Connor's estate and label join a growing list of artists objecting to Trump's use of their music at political events

JP Morgan analyst says the likelihood of a Blackstone takeover just increased, thanks to Shot Tower's re-valuation of HSF

The news follows the departure of Michelle Jubelirer as Chair & CEO of Capitol Music Group at the beginning of February

The indie distribution and A&L services company has forged new partnerships with Le Plan Recordings and Old Soul Music

All of the increase in AMC's revenue and EBITDA came from these two concert films, CEO Adam Aron said

Available only in the US for the time being, the new subscription tier is Spotify's latest attempt at converting free users to subscribers

Ashley Austin, founder of Artist Legacy Group, on the responsibilities and opportunities of managing the estates of legendary artists

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