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Apr 3, 2026
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Vol 72 - I'll always put you first, I'm your three letter word
LISA live in Vegas, Bieber underplays LA, O-Rod is in her feels & Gucci Mane is safe.
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Mar 27, 2026
10 min read
Vol 71 - You always find some kind words for a subscriber
Primary snaps up Kobalt, Chance the Rapper wins $35, artists joining LinkedIn and Diplo is running to a city near you.
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Mar 20, 2026
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Vol 70 - You're the kind of newsletter, make a man reread some things
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Mar 13, 2026
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Vol 69 - I would ask you how you've been, it's all over NIF
Live Nation vs DOJ, Wass becomes THE·TEAM, Morrissleepy & let's protect Rihanna at all costs.
Virgin Music Group Partners with Suede Records
The independent label is the brainchild of Ari Elkins and Joey McCarthy
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Apr 9, 2026
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The independent label is the brainchild of Ari Elkins and Joey McCarthy
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Apr 9, 2026
CAA Welcomes Three New Agents in Global Touring Division
Noah Bryles, Andrew Dominijanni and Rachel Green have been upped
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Apr 9, 2026
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Noah Bryles, Andrew Dominijanni and Rachel Green have been upped
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Secretly Distribution Acquires Entertainment Intelligence and Babel Ops
The music data and analytics firms aid organizations dealing with large data sets
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Deals & Signings
Apr 9, 2026
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The music data and analytics firms aid organizations dealing with large data sets
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Deals & Signings
Apr 9, 2026
Key Production Brings Injection Moulded Records and Tiny Vinyl to Europe
Offers a greener alternative to vinyl pressing and new merch option respectively
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Apr 9, 2026
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Offers a greener alternative to vinyl pressing and new merch option respectively
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Culture & Lifestyle
Apr 9, 2026
Appeals Court Declines to Revisit BMI Rate Ruling in Concert Promoters Dispute
Chalk one up for the North American Concert Promoters Association
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Apr 9, 2026
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Chalk one up for the North American Concert Promoters Association
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Fresh Ink: Laufey Reups with Warner Chappell, Janelle Monáe Signs with UTA
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Sony Music and Universal Music Group Partner Up to Produce Music Festivals in Asia
The co-venture is specifically between the major labels’ Japanese wings
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Apr 8, 2026
Radiohead’s ‘Motion Picture House: Kid A mnesia’ Installation to Debut at Coachella
The audiovisual presentation will then visit four cities
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Miles Gersh Promoted to EVP, A&R at Warner Records
The exec played an instrumental role in the rise of Zach Bryan
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Apr 8, 2026
Miles Gersh Promoted to EVP, A&R at Warner Records
The exec played an instrumental role in the rise of Zach Bryan
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Careers & People
Apr 8, 2026
Chad Doerge Appointed President and Deputy CEO of Round Hill Music
The exec joins from AI-powered financial intelligence platform Aiera
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Apr 8, 2026
Chad Doerge Appointed President and Deputy CEO of Round Hill Music
The exec joins from AI-powered financial intelligence platform Aiera
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Apr 8, 2026
Ticketmaster Grows Face Value Resale Program with CashorTrade
Verified Ticketmaster concert tickets can now be resold on the fan-to-fan marketplace
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OpenWav Launches Indie Financing Platform ‘OpenWav Artist Bank’
The initiative is backed by Swedish financing company Snafu Records
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Apr 8, 2026
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The initiative is backed by Swedish financing company Snafu Records
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Apr 8, 2026
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Apr 9, 2026
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Virgin Music Group Partners with Suede Records
The independent label is the brainchild of Ari Elkins and Joey McCarthy
Careers & People
Apr 9, 2026
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CAA Welcomes Three New Agents in Global Touring Division
Noah Bryles, Andrew Dominijanni and Rachel Green have been upped
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Secretly Distribution Acquires Entertainment Intelligence and Babel Ops
The music data and analytics firms aid organizations dealing with large data sets
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Apr 9, 2026
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Offers a greener alternative to vinyl pressing and new merch option respectively
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Licensing Negotiations Between Suno and Major Labels Have Stalled
The prominent AI music company is currently working on deals with all three majors
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Apr 8, 2026
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Fresh Ink: Laufey Reups with Warner Chappell, Janelle Monáe Signs with UTA
Plus other moves at TMWRK, Interscope, Vector & more
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