"Maurice will be a dynamic leader who will hold us accountable to our promises and be a credible voice both within our company and in the global music community."
A collective of (largely) British artists and executives has issued an open letter calling for solidarity – and rejecting silence – in the face of racism and intolerance directed at any and all minorities. In an accompanying release, the group highlights “the racist responses to BLM and sustained antisemtic outbursts” as two main reasons behind … Continued
Don’t be surprised if Austin Daboh is running this town in a few years. His career rise so far – from the BBC to Spotify and Apple – has been no less than extraordinary. Now, as EVP at Atlantic UK, he tells us what he wants to fix...
"With this agreement, UMG and Spotify are more aligned than ever in our commitment to ensuring the entire music ecosystem thrives and reaches new audiences around the globe."
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