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Apr 3, 2026
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FatBeats Expands with Traffic Entertainment & Get On Down Acquisition
The deal unites three respected independent music institutions
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The deal unites three respected independent music institutions
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Apr 3, 2026
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Apr 2, 2026
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The Live World: A Week of One-Offs
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Plus this week's hottest tours, festival news, and cancellations
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Apr 2, 2026
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Mar 27, 2026
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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
ROSTR introduces 2.0, Avex bets on Bruno, Lorde’s on her own team (and at Lolla) + someone tell us how to pronounce JAŸ-Z.
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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.
Culture & Lifestyle
Mar 6, 2026
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Vol 68 - Read All The Time. Email, Occasionally.
Harry’s Netflix’s guy, Puth goes AI, Britney gets a DUI & Lucy Dickins says bye.
Music Marketing Startup Soundlink Raises $2M
The seed round was led by Create Music Group
Rod Yates
Marketing & Brand
Apr 3, 2026
Music Marketing Startup Soundlink Raises $2M
The seed round was led by Create Music Group
Rod Yates
Marketing & Brand
Apr 3, 2026
Viral Scavenger Hunt Platform PassPass Opens to Artists
Seeks to aid music discovery through real-world experiences
Rod Yates
Tech & Innovation
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Seeks to aid music discovery through real-world experiences
Rod Yates
Tech & Innovation
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whynow Media Taps Beth Kessenich to Drive Music Partnerships in North America
New VP to drive sales and business development across music and culture
Rod Yates
Careers & People
Apr 3, 2026
whynow Media Taps Beth Kessenich to Drive Music Partnerships in North America
New VP to drive sales and business development across music and culture
Rod Yates
Careers & People
Apr 3, 2026
Brian Miller Takes on Role of Chief Business Officer at TuneCore
Miller was previously Chief Revenue Officer
Harry Levin
Careers & People
Apr 2, 2026
Brian Miller Takes on Role of Chief Business Officer at TuneCore
Miller was previously Chief Revenue Officer
Harry Levin
Careers & People
Apr 2, 2026
Shane Knotts Upped to SVP, Global Royalties at Sony Music Publishing
The exec has been with the company since 1994
Rod Yates
Careers & People
Apr 2, 2026
Shane Knotts Upped to SVP, Global Royalties at Sony Music Publishing
The exec has been with the company since 1994
Rod Yates
Careers & People
Apr 2, 2026
Elon Musk’s X Seeks Dismissal in Music Copyright Case After Cox Ruling
Says the Supreme Court’s landmark decision weakens claims against it
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Policy & Legal
Apr 2, 2026
Elon Musk’s X Seeks Dismissal in Music Copyright Case After Cox Ruling
Says the Supreme Court’s landmark decision weakens claims against it
Rod Yates
Policy & Legal
Apr 2, 2026
SeatGeek Launches Integration with ChatGPT
Fans can search for primary and secondary tickets through the AI platform
Rod Yates
Marketing & Brand
Apr 2, 2026
SeatGeek Launches Integration with ChatGPT
Fans can search for primary and secondary tickets through the AI platform
Rod Yates
Marketing & Brand
Apr 2, 2026
Andre Belcourt and Will Marshall Strengthen WME’s Agent Ranks
The new hires expand the agency’s London operations
Rod Yates
Careers & People
Apr 2, 2026
Andre Belcourt and Will Marshall Strengthen WME’s Agent Ranks
The new hires expand the agency’s London operations
Rod Yates
Careers & People
Apr 2, 2026
TikTok Distribution Platform SoundOn Integrates Derivative Works Detection Service
The new function will help identify when copyrighted content is misused on TikTok
Harry Levin
Tech & Innovation
Apr 2, 2026
Fresh Ink: John Legend Signs With Roc Nation, Farruko Adds Walter Kolm To Management Team
Plus other moves at ROAM, PULSE, Position Music & more
James Cullen
Deals & Signings
Apr 1, 2026
Universal Music Latin America Announces Executive Appointments
Aligns leadership across Latin America, Iberia, and US Latino markets
Rod Yates
Careers & People
Apr 1, 2026
Universal Music Latin America Announces Executive Appointments
Aligns leadership across Latin America, Iberia, and US Latino markets
Rod Yates
Careers & People
Apr 1, 2026
Former TikTok CEO Kevin Mayer Appointed to HYBE Board
The exec brings Disney and media venture expertise to the South Korean giant
Rod Yates
Careers & People
Apr 1, 2026
Former TikTok CEO Kevin Mayer Appointed to HYBE Board
The exec brings Disney and media venture expertise to the South Korean giant
Rod Yates
Careers & People
Apr 1, 2026
Marketing & Brand
Apr 3, 2026
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Music Marketing Startup Soundlink Raises $2M
The seed round was led by Create Music Group
Tech & Innovation
Apr 3, 2026
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Viral Scavenger Hunt Platform PassPass Opens to Artists
Seeks to aid music discovery through real-world experiences
Careers & People
Apr 3, 2026
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whynow Media Taps Beth Kessenich to Drive Music Partnerships in North America
New VP to drive sales and business development across music and culture
Careers & People
Apr 2, 2026
1 min read
Brian Miller Takes on Role of Chief Business Officer at TuneCore
Miller was previously Chief Revenue Officer
Careers & People
Apr 2, 2026
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Shane Knotts Upped to SVP, Global Royalties at Sony Music Publishing
The exec has been with the company since 1994
Deals & Signings
Apr 2, 2026
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CTM Outlander Acquires Matt Simons’ Masters Catalog
The transaction spans material from across the US singer-songwriter’s career
Policy & Legal
Apr 2, 2026
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Elon Musk’s X Seeks Dismissal in Music Copyright Case After Cox Ruling
Says the Supreme Court’s landmark decision weakens claims against it
Marketing & Brand
Apr 2, 2026
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SeatGeek Launches Integration with ChatGPT
Fans can search for primary and secondary tickets through the AI platform
Careers & People
Apr 2, 2026
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Andre Belcourt and Will Marshall Strengthen WME’s Agent Ranks
The new hires expand the agency’s London operations
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Apr 2, 2026
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TikTok Distribution Platform SoundOn Integrates Derivative Works Detection Service
The new function will help identify when copyrighted content is misused on TikTok
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