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.

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.

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.

Deals & Signings

Sep 5, 2025

1 min read

Jack White Selling Part of Catalog to Sony Music?

The deal covers releases from throughout his career

Jack White Selling Part of Catalog to Sony Music?

The deal covers releases from throughout his career

Deals & Signings

Sep 5, 2025

Deals & Signings

Sep 5, 2025

1 min read

Jack White Selling Part of Catalog to Sony Music?

The deal covers releases from throughout his career

Careers & People

Sep 5, 2025

1 min read

Jordi Tello Named MD of Sony Music Publishing Iberia

The appointment follows the retirement of Juan Ignacio Alonso

Jordi Tello Named MD of Sony Music Publishing Iberia

The appointment follows the retirement of Juan Ignacio Alonso

Careers & People

Sep 5, 2025

Careers & People

Sep 5, 2025

1 min read

Jordi Tello Named MD of Sony Music Publishing Iberia

The appointment follows the retirement of Juan Ignacio Alonso

Deals & Signings

Sep 5, 2025

2 min read

Morrissey Looking to Sell His Rights to The Smiths’ Catalog

Claims he is “burnt out by any and all connections to” his former bandmates

Morrissey Looking to Sell His Rights to The Smiths’ Catalog

Claims he is “burnt out by any and all connections to” his former bandmates

Deals & Signings

Sep 5, 2025

Deals & Signings

Sep 5, 2025

2 min read

Morrissey Looking to Sell His Rights to The Smiths’ Catalog

Claims he is “burnt out by any and all connections to” his former bandmates

Careers & People

Sep 5, 2025

1 min read

Big Machine Label Group Expands International Team

It will helm the label’s efforts across the UK, Australia and more

Big Machine Label Group Expands International Team

It will helm the label’s efforts across the UK, Australia and more

Careers & People

Sep 5, 2025

Careers & People

Sep 5, 2025

1 min read

Big Machine Label Group Expands International Team

It will helm the label’s efforts across the UK, Australia and more

Deals & Signings

Sep 5, 2025

2 min read

VENU Partners With Tixr to Expand Ticketing and Commerce Capabilities

Tixr will power ticketing at four of VENU’s indoor concert venues

VENU Partners With Tixr to Expand Ticketing and Commerce Capabilities

Tixr will power ticketing at four of VENU’s indoor concert venues

Deals & Signings

Sep 5, 2025

Deals & Signings

Sep 5, 2025

2 min read

VENU Partners With Tixr to Expand Ticketing and Commerce Capabilities

Tixr will power ticketing at four of VENU’s indoor concert venues

Deals & Signings

Sep 4, 2025

1 min read

StrmMusic Gains Preferred Partner Status with YouTube

Enables independent creators to more easily monetize their content on the platform

StrmMusic Gains Preferred Partner Status with YouTube

Enables independent creators to more easily monetize their content on the platform

Deals & Signings

Sep 4, 2025

Deals & Signings

Sep 4, 2025

1 min read

StrmMusic Gains Preferred Partner Status with YouTube

Enables independent creators to more easily monetize their content on the platform

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