Music Business
Journey guitarist Neal Schon responds to singer’s claims he’s unable to quit band due to “contractual obligations” with AEG
The frontman previously shared that he wanted to leave the line-up after a disagreement regarding tour dates
WMG’s Atlantic Music Group’s latest joint venture is with Fader Label
Atlantic Music Group (AMG) is a big fan of joint ventures at the moment. Fader Label is its latest partnership. The post is from Music Ally.
Sony Music and UMG team up to launch music festivals in Asia
Major labels are very keen on joint ventures at the moment, but rarely with one another. Nine By Nine is the latest exception to the rule. The post is from Music Ally.
Sony Music Publishing UK and Second Songs sign Olivia Dean co-writer Bastian Langebaek to global deal
Agreement follows Langebaek’s contributions to Olivia Dean’s UK No.1 album and an Ivor Novello nomination for The Art of Loving. Source
APRA AMCOS CEO Dean Ormston Joins National Cultural Policy Advisory Group
Ormston will provide expert advice and industry perspectives as a member of the nine-strong Advisory Group, formed by Australia's federal government.
APRA AMCOS CEO Dean Ormston Tapped For National Cultural Policy Advisory Group
Ormston will provide expert advice and industry perspectives as a member of the nine-strong Advisory Group, formed by Australia's federal government.
Unison's Digital-First Publishing Rights Platform
In this Member Feature, we speak with David Serras Pereira, Licensing and International Manager at Unison about how they've built an independent, multi-territorial publishing rights management platfor
Miles Gersh Appointed EVP of A&R at Warner Records
The executive brought now-megastar Zach Bryan to the label in 2020.
Warner Records Names Miles Gersh EVP of A&R
The executive brought now-megastar Zach Bryan to the label in 2020.
Unison: An Independent Publishing Rights Management Platform
In this Member Feature, we speak with David Serras Pereira, Licensing and International Manager at Unison about how they've built an independent, multi-territorial publishing rights management platfor
Taylor Swift Faces Lawsuit Over 'Showgirl' Merch
Maren Wade, who has a trademark on the name "Confessions of a Showgirl," says Swift is drowning out her brand.
Roc Nation CEO's Insurance Dispute
Desiree Perez, the head of Jay-Z’s business empire, is locked in a family lawsuit. The company's insurer says it has nothing to do with her role at Roc Nation.
Roc Nation’s Insurance Company Says It Won’t Pay for CEO’s Legal Battle With Daughter
Desiree Perez, the head of Jay-Z’s business empire, is locked in a family lawsuit. The company's insurer says it has nothing to do with her role at Roc Nation.
Taylor Swift Lawsuit: Vegas Performer Asks Judge to Bar ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ Merch Sales
Maren Wade, who has a trademark on the name "Confessions of a Showgirl," says Swift is drowning out her brand.
Pershing Square Confirms UMG Bid, Sets Price Target
On a call with shareholders, Bill Ackman discussed Lucian Grainge's contract and Pershing's plan to take UMG's share price to over 30 euros by 2030.
Virgin Music Group announces global distribution partnership with Ari Elkins and Joey McCarthy’s new label, Suede Records
VMG to provide global distribution and marketing as Suede focuses on long-term artist development. Source
Pershing Square’s Universal Music Group Bid: What You Need to Know
On a call with shareholders, Bill Ackman discussed Lucian Grainge's contract and Pershing's plan to take UMG's share price to over 30 euros by 2030.
Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne List Los Angeles Home for $17 Million
The Osbournes previously tried to sell the home in 2022 but pulled it off the market. Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne’s L.A. Home Hits Market for $17 Million Spencer Kaufman
Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne’s L.A. Home Hits Market for $17 Million
The Osbournes previously tried to sell the home in 2022 but pulled it off the market. Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne’s L.A. Home Hits Market for $17 Million Spencer Kaufman
Laufey renews global publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music
Raised between Reykjavik, Iceland, and Washington, D.C., Laufey learned piano and cello as a child before studying at Berklee College of Music Source