Rod Yates

Rod Yates is a freelance journalist and former editor of Rolling Stone Australia, Empire and Kerrang! magazines. He founded, hosted and produced two podcast series: Humans of Music, which was adapted into a radio show and syndicated across North America on SiriusXM Volume; and Mastering Events, a B2B podcast catering for the live events industry.

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Deals & Signings

Jul 23, 2026

1 min read

Believe Music Publishing Partners with Indie Publisher Jack Russell Music

Believe will administer JRM’s catalog and provide creative and sync services

Believe Music Publishing Partners with Indie Publisher Jack Russell Music

Believe will administer JRM’s catalog and provide creative and sync services

Deals & Signings

Jul 23, 2026

Deals & Signings

Jul 23, 2026

1 min read

Believe Music Publishing Partners with Indie Publisher Jack Russell Music

Believe will administer JRM’s catalog and provide creative and sync services

Culture & Lifestyle

Jul 23, 2026

1 min read

Snoop Dogg Biopic ‘Snoop’ Set for August 2027 Release

‘Outer Banks’ star Jonathan Daviss will play the iconic rapper

Snoop Dogg Biopic ‘Snoop’ Set for August 2027 Release

‘Outer Banks’ star Jonathan Daviss will play the iconic rapper

Culture & Lifestyle

Jul 23, 2026

Culture & Lifestyle

Jul 23, 2026

1 min read

Snoop Dogg Biopic ‘Snoop’ Set for August 2027 Release

‘Outer Banks’ star Jonathan Daviss will play the iconic rapper

Policy & Legal

Jul 23, 2026

1 min read

Suno Hack May Have Exposed Personal Details of 55 Million Customers

The breach occurred in November 2025, but is only now coming to light

Suno Hack May Have Exposed Personal Details of 55 Million Customers

The breach occurred in November 2025, but is only now coming to light

Policy & Legal

Jul 23, 2026

Policy & Legal

Jul 23, 2026

1 min read

Suno Hack May Have Exposed Personal Details of 55 Million Customers

The breach occurred in November 2025, but is only now coming to light

Community & Social Impact

Jul 23, 2026

2 min read

Community Music Expands Funding Offering for Independent Artists

The UNIFIED Music Group platform now calculates available funds in real time

Community Music Expands Funding Offering for Independent Artists

The UNIFIED Music Group platform now calculates available funds in real time

Community & Social Impact

Jul 23, 2026

Community & Social Impact

Jul 23, 2026

2 min read

Community Music Expands Funding Offering for Independent Artists

The UNIFIED Music Group platform now calculates available funds in real time

Marketing & Brand

Jul 23, 2026

1 min read

Sondela Recordings, a Specialist in African Electronic Music, Launches Sondela Volt

The imprint will champion emerging African electronic artists

Sondela Recordings, a Specialist in African Electronic Music, Launches Sondela Volt

The imprint will champion emerging African electronic artists

Marketing & Brand

Jul 23, 2026

Marketing & Brand

Jul 23, 2026

1 min read

Sondela Recordings, a Specialist in African Electronic Music, Launches Sondela Volt

The imprint will champion emerging African electronic artists

Marketing & Brand

Jul 23, 2026

1 min read

Former SoundOn A&R Head Josh Mateer Launches Actual Records

The London-headquartered label will have a presence in Los Angeles and Berlin

Former SoundOn A&R Head Josh Mateer Launches Actual Records

The London-headquartered label will have a presence in Los Angeles and Berlin

Marketing & Brand

Jul 23, 2026

Marketing & Brand

Jul 23, 2026

1 min read

Former SoundOn A&R Head Josh Mateer Launches Actual Records

The London-headquartered label will have a presence in Los Angeles and Berlin

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