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John Mayer Establishes Sob Rock Records
The label shares its name with "Sob Rock," Mayer's last album with Sony Music's Columbia Records, released in 2021. Source
Kenny MacPherson, Music Publisher and Co-Founder of Big Deal Music, Dies
The Scottish-born executive worked with Radiohead, My Morning Jacket and St. Vincent across stints at Warner/Chappell, Chrysalis and his own indie publisher.
New Music Releases from Alchemical Sisters, Fine, and More
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Haywire Announces Extensive 2027 Tour
The Boston hardcore outfit will play a whopping 80 shows between January and April
Kenny MacPherson, Veteran Music Publisher and Big Deal Music Co-Founder, Dies at 71
The Scottish-born executive worked with Radiohead, My Morning Jacket and St. Vincent across stints at Warner/Chappell, Chrysalis and his own indie publisher.
Tony Berg Launches New Label with Warner Records
The new label, Crime & Punishment Records, has signed singer-songwriter Elle Bramhall as its first artist. Source
Chris Brown Producer Sues Sony Music for $1.25M Over Royalties
Ishmael Sadiq Montague claims Sony made false statements to delay redirecting his royalties on the track to a company that had agreed to buy them. Source
House Democrats Investigate StubHub CEO Eric Baker's Role at Andro Capital
Robert Garcia’s new letter, sent on October 22, addresses Eric Baker as Andro Capital’s Managing Director rather than as StubHub’s CEO. Source
Seeker Music Acquires JoJo's Early Album Catalog
The deal covers her self-titled 2004 debut, its 2006 follow-up, The High Road, and the versions of both albums she re-recorded and released in 2018. Source
Former Eminem Employee Pleads Guilty to Selling Unreleased Music
Joseph Strange sold 10 or more audio files of the music to buyers online for approximately $50,000, according to court documents cited by the DOJ. Source
Position Music Appoints Pete Robinson as General Manager of Creative Nashville
Robinson will report to Position Music Founder and CEO Tyler Bacon and President Mark Chipello. Source
Music Business Worldwide Weekly Round-Up Covers Spotify Profits and Suno Lawsuit
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Jack White Remembers His Brother Eddie Gillis
"The world lost a beautiful soul today,” White wrote of his older brother.
New Album Releases from Alchemical Sisters, Fine, Shabazz Palaces, and Josh Johnson Available Now
Stream new releases from Alchemical Sisters, Fine, Shabazz Palaces, and Josh Johnson
Haywire Announces Extensive 2027 Tour Schedule
The Boston hardcore outfit will play a whopping 80 shows between January and April
Jack White Mourns Brother Eddie Gillis, Longtime Manager of Third Man Pressing
"The world lost a beautiful soul today,” White wrote of his older brother.
House Democrats Investigate StubHub CEO Eric Baker's Role at Andro Capital
Robert Garcia’s new letter, sent on October 22, addresses Eric Baker as Andro Capital’s Managing Director rather than as StubHub’s CEO. Source
Seeker Music Acquires JoJo's Early Catalog
The deal covers her self-titled 2004 debut, its 2006 follow-up, The High Road, and the versions of both albums she re-recorded and released in 2018. Source
Former Eminem Employee Pleads Guilty to Selling Unreleased Music
Joseph Strange sold 10 or more audio files of the music to buyers online for approximately $50,000, according to court documents cited by the DOJ. Source