News Mojo Music & Media acquires stakes in catalogs of Bob Morrison and Jerry Reed Mojo acquires 50% interest in the publishing catalog of Bob Morrison, and the writer share, artist and record royalties of Jerry Reed
News Songwriter Skyler Stonestreet sells catalog to Influence Media Partners in ‘multi-million dollar’ deal Stonestreet has written hits for Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande, Dua Lipa and more
News Universal to represent Elvis Presley publishing catalog, via global deal with Authentic Brands Group Deal builds on Universal Music’s existing relationship with Elvis Presley Enterprises owner, Authentic Brands Group, owner of
News BMG to represent George Harrison publishing catalog via global deal Catalog comprises more than 200 songs written with the Beatles, the Traveling Wilburys and for George Harrison’s solo career.
News Bob Dylan wins lawsuit seeking cut of multi-million dollar catalog sale to Universal "Nothing submitted by plaintiffs concerning music industry custom and practice supports a reading otherwise, or even suggests an ambiguity in the relevant contractual language."
News Swedish House Mafia sell master recordings and publishing catalogs to Pophouse Pophouse has also appointed former Capitol Music Group Chairman & CEO Steve Barnett to its Investment Advisory Committee
News Reservoir acquires rights in catalog of film score composer Henry Jackman Deal includes rights in entire catalog, including scores for blockbuster films like the Captain America franchise, Wreck-It Ralph and Jumanji
Analysis News Tempo Music’s catalog is up for sale – and we expect it to go for more than $500 million Tempo was founded by Providence in partnership with Warner Music Group in 2019
Analysis News Sony spent an average of $91m on music catalog acquisitions every month over the past 10 months Stat was recently revealed on an investor presentation by Sony Corp's Hiroki Totoki
Analysis Blog Why are hedge funds urging songwriters to sell their catalogs right now? Think about it. Randall Wixen explains his skepticism over Big Finance's keenness to buy music rights in 2022
News Kobalt just raised $550 million in debt to buy music catalog rights JPMorgan Chase & Co. and HPS Investment Partners are funding debt, reports Bloomberg
News ‘The catalog deals market in Europe will continue to accelerate.’ Hein van der Ree tells MBW about how €100m-backed Pythagoras Music Fund fits into the music rights acquisitions market...
News Hipgnosis buys Leonard Cohen catalog via Blackstone-backed fund Hipgnosis acquires writer's share in earlier catalog, plus publisher's share in later songs
Analysis News Universal Music Group spent $459m on catalog acquisitions last year… less than half what it spent in 2020 New investor presentation reveals interesting numbers and facts around UMG's acquisition strategy
News Neil Diamond sells complete song catalog and all master recordings to Universal Agreement encompasses hits such as Sweet Caroline, Red Red Wine, Solitary Man, Cracklin’ Rosie