Music Business News: United States

Sophia Bacuros and Deryck Vanderbilt-Nicholson join Troy Carter’s Venice

Execs join from HITCO Entertainment and Island Records/4th & B'way, respectively

After Spotify’s (slight) price hike, Warner Music Group boss Steve Cooper expects music streaming prices will begin ‘closing the gap’ on video services

Cooper responds to Spotify's confirmation that it will be raising some prices in key markets, including the US

Britnee Foreman joins Exceleration Music as Head of Data Strategy and Digital Operations

“Exceleration exists to add value to the incredible artists and labels we work with."

Michael LoBiondo named Head of Business Development at Warner Chappell Music

LoBiondo previously worked at music and artist development company mtheory

Warner Chappell Music extends publishing deal with The Weeknd songwriter Belly

Warner Chappell has acquired 50% of Belly’s songwriting catalog as part of the deal.

Primary Wave buys Carl Sturken and Evan Rogers catalog, including master royalty income stream across Rihanna’s first seven albums

'Multi million dollar deal' includes hits from N’Sync, Kelly Clarkson, Donny Osmond, Nick Jonas and others

Linda Bloss-Baum named Vice President, Government Relations and Public Affairs at SoundExchange

Exec was previously Senior Director of Artist and Industry Relations at SoundExchange

Deezer makes strategic investment in livestreaming company DREAMSTAGE

US-based start-up plans to offer live gig subscriptions in the future