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Combined BMG-Concord Music Company Appoints Björn Bauer CFO
The appointment takes effect upon completion of the merger
Combined BMG-Concord Music Company Appoints Björn Bauer CFO
The appointment takes effect upon completion of the merger
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Fresh Ink: Roddy Ricch Reunites With The Shalizi Group, Big Loud Rock Adds MOD SUN
Plus other moves at Matador, The Golden Kids Group, Technicolour & more
Fresh Ink: Roddy Ricch Reunites With The Shalizi Group, Big Loud Rock Adds MOD SUN
Plus other moves at Matador, The Golden Kids Group, Technicolour & more
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May 8, 2026
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Vol 77 - I think the newsroom is dead
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May 1, 2026
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Apr 17, 2026
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Barbara Frum & Michelle Martinez Join WME’s Contemporary Music Department
The additions strengthen WME’s contemporary music presence on both coasts
Rod Yates
Culture & Lifestyle
May 13, 2026
Barbara Frum & Michelle Martinez Join WME’s Contemporary Music Department
The additions strengthen WME’s contemporary music presence on both coasts
Rod Yates
Culture & Lifestyle
May 13, 2026
WME Hires Three New Contemporary Music Agents
All three will work out of the agency’s London office
Harry Levin
Careers & People
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Spotify Supercharges Wrapped to Feature Users’ All-Time Listening History
The initiative is part of the streamer’s 20th anniversary celebrations
Rod Yates
Marketing & Brand
May 13, 2026
Spotify Supercharges Wrapped to Feature Users’ All-Time Listening History
The initiative is part of the streamer’s 20th anniversary celebrations
Rod Yates
Marketing & Brand
May 13, 2026
Warner Music Launches Atlantic Records Finland
The label will be led by Fredi Lundén and Kristiina Wheeler
Rod Yates
Business & Finance
May 13, 2026
Warner Music Launches Atlantic Records Finland
The label will be led by Fredi Lundén and Kristiina Wheeler
Rod Yates
Business & Finance
May 13, 2026
Apple Music Teams with Lady Gaga for ‘Mayhem Requiem’ Live Performance Film
Even non-subscribers will be able to watch the premiere on the platform
Rod Yates
Marketing & Brand
May 13, 2026
Apple Music Teams with Lady Gaga for ‘Mayhem Requiem’ Live Performance Film
Even non-subscribers will be able to watch the premiere on the platform
Rod Yates
Marketing & Brand
May 13, 2026
Kobalt Has Entered Into A New Partnership With LAA Music
LAA Music clients have demonstrated great success on TikTok
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Marketing & Brand
May 12, 2026
Merlin Announces Promotions in Global Membership Division
The prominent indie licensor has elevated four employees to new senior positions
Harry Levin
Awards & Milestones
May 12, 2026
The Beatles Open 3 Savile Row for Landmark Fan Experience
The seven-story exhibit will feature never-before-seen archival material
Rod Yates
Culture & Lifestyle
May 12, 2026
The Beatles Open 3 Savile Row for Landmark Fan Experience
The seven-story exhibit will feature never-before-seen archival material
Rod Yates
Culture & Lifestyle
May 12, 2026
CD Baby Unveils ‘Stages Selects’ Program to Aid Independent Artists
The initiative will provide “high-level support” to a select group of music creators
Rod Yates
Deals & Signings
May 12, 2026
CD Baby Unveils ‘Stages Selects’ Program to Aid Independent Artists
The initiative will provide “high-level support” to a select group of music creators
Rod Yates
Deals & Signings
May 12, 2026
Live Nation-Ticketmaster Antitrust Penalties Not Likely Before 2027
A federal bench trial will determine whether the companies must split
Rod Yates
Policy & Legal
May 12, 2026
Live Nation-Ticketmaster Antitrust Penalties Not Likely Before 2027
A federal bench trial will determine whether the companies must split
Rod Yates
Policy & Legal
May 12, 2026
inMusic Acquires Music Production Powerhouse Native Instruments
The company is behind platforms such as Kontakt, Traktor and more
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Deals & Signings
May 12, 2026
inMusic Acquires Music Production Powerhouse Native Instruments
The company is behind platforms such as Kontakt, Traktor and more
Rod Yates
Deals & Signings
May 12, 2026
Sony Music Publishing Confirms Recognition Music Catalog Deal
Brings under its stewardship more than 45,000 works
Rod Yates
Marketing & Brand
May 12, 2026
Sony Music Publishing Confirms Recognition Music Catalog Deal
Brings under its stewardship more than 45,000 works
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Marketing & Brand
May 12, 2026
Culture & Lifestyle
May 13, 2026
1 min read
Barbara Frum & Michelle Martinez Join WME’s Contemporary Music Department
The additions strengthen WME’s contemporary music presence on both coasts
Careers & People
May 13, 2026
1 min read
WME Hires Three New Contemporary Music Agents
All three will work out of the agency’s London office
Marketing & Brand
May 13, 2026
1 min read
Spotify Supercharges Wrapped to Feature Users’ All-Time Listening History
The initiative is part of the streamer’s 20th anniversary celebrations
Business & Finance
May 13, 2026
1 min read
Warner Music Launches Atlantic Records Finland
The label will be led by Fredi Lundén and Kristiina Wheeler
Marketing & Brand
May 13, 2026
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Apple Music Teams with Lady Gaga for ‘Mayhem Requiem’ Live Performance Film
Even non-subscribers will be able to watch the premiere on the platform
Community & Social Impact
May 13, 2026
1 min read
Universal Music Group Announces Two New Partnerships With Mental Health Organizations
The two orgs are Amber Health and Project Healthy Minds
Marketing & Brand
May 12, 2026
1 min read
Kobalt Has Entered Into A New Partnership With LAA Music
LAA Music clients have demonstrated great success on TikTok
Awards & Milestones
May 12, 2026
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Merlin Announces Promotions in Global Membership Division
The prominent indie licensor has elevated four employees to new senior positions
Culture & Lifestyle
May 12, 2026
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The Beatles Open 3 Savile Row for Landmark Fan Experience
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