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Vol 81 - Came back when it mattered, I read you
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Vol 80 - I hate that I made you read me
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Vol 78 - Stood on that business, girl, you know what I'm writin'? Yeah
World Cup taps headliners, Chris Brown gets his feelings hurt, Spotify celebrates their 20th and ROSTR drops their independent business report.
Warner Chappell Music Benelux Names Soraib el Jelali as Head of A&R
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Concord Enters Strategic Partnership with Lito Music
The company continues to expand into the global Latin music market
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The company continues to expand into the global Latin music market
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Julian Franzoni Named GM of Warner Chappell Music Argentina and Uruguay
The A&R exec was instrumental in signing creators such as Duki, Trueno and more
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The A&R exec was instrumental in signing creators such as Duki, Trueno and more
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GoDigital Music Unveils Country Imprint Orinda
The Nashville-based label will be led by Cooper Lycan
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UMG Enters Strategic Partnership with Thai Music Company S1
S1 has played a key role in Thailand’s digital music industry since 2001
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Youssou N’Dour Named Vice-President of CISAC
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Policy & Legal
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The news comes as the global creators’ rights organization turns 100
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Policy & Legal
Jun 5, 2026
Vol 81 - Came back when it mattered, I read you
UMG makes money moves, M.I.A. sues Kid Cudi & Doja gets catty with Elon.
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Phoebe Bridgers Announces Phone-Free Arena Run, “The Lost Tour”
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“Telekinesis” Copyright Suit Against Travis Scott, SZA, and Future Dropped by Plaintiff
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Seeker Music Acquires Publishing Catalog of Cocteau Twins’ Simon Raymonde
The deal includes all the music he co-wrote for the Scottish band
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Deals & Signings
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Seeker Music Acquires Publishing Catalog of Cocteau Twins’ Simon Raymonde
The deal includes all the music he co-wrote for the Scottish band
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Warner Chappell Music Benelux Names Soraib el Jelali as Head of A&R
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The domes will be in Qianjiang, Shanghai, and Guangzhou.
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GoDigital Music Unveils Country Imprint Orinda
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