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UMG is Selling 50% of its Stake in Spotify to Fund Buyback Program
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The program will be worth $1.17 billion
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The Live World: New Mega-tour From Olivia Rodrigo, Stagecoach Recap
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Vol 75 - Your newsletter pulls me right back in
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Apr 17, 2026
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Vol 74 - You know all the words to "New Industry Friday" and I know why you read them
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Apr 10, 2026
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Vol 73 - If you're gonna read me, better read me to the moon and back
Coachella weekend 1 is here, Wire(less) gets cut & what’s going on with UMG?
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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.
Nebula, Supply Chain Partner on “Earn-Before-You-Stream” Distro Service
Allows fans to invest in songs before they’re released
Rod Yates
Tech & Innovation
May 1, 2026
Nebula, Supply Chain Partner on “Earn-Before-You-Stream” Distro Service
Allows fans to invest in songs before they’re released
Rod Yates
Tech & Innovation
May 1, 2026
National Independent Talent Organization Elects New Board of Directors
Welcomes new representatives from Ineffable Music Group, Madison House and more
Rod Yates
Careers & People
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National Independent Talent Organization Elects New Board of Directors
Welcomes new representatives from Ineffable Music Group, Madison House and more
Rod Yates
Careers & People
May 1, 2026
Symphonic Eyes Catalog Acquisitions and Artist Financing with Symphonic NEXT
The company is expanding beyond distribution
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The company is expanding beyond distribution
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May 1, 2026
Primary Wave Secures $2.2 Billion for Fourth Music Investment Fund
The fund exceeded its original target of $1.5 billion
Rod Yates
Awards & Milestones
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Primary Wave Secures $2.2 Billion for Fourth Music Investment Fund
The fund exceeded its original target of $1.5 billion
Rod Yates
Awards & Milestones
Apr 30, 2026
AIMPRO Collecting Society Launches Specifically for AI Music Creators
Enables AI music creators to collect royalties for their work globally
Rod Yates
Policy & Legal
Apr 30, 2026
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Enables AI music creators to collect royalties for their work globally
Rod Yates
Policy & Legal
Apr 30, 2026
PRS for Music Paid Out a Record-Breaking £100M+ in Live Revenue in 2025
Represents a 13.2% increase on the year prior
Rod Yates
Awards & Milestones
Apr 30, 2026
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Represents a 13.2% increase on the year prior
Rod Yates
Awards & Milestones
Apr 30, 2026
AI Artists Will Not Be Eligible for Spotify’s New Verified Badge
The function is officially called Verified by Spotify, and it introduces new strictures to identify authentic profiles
Harry Levin
Policy & Legal
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Dirty Hit Expands Operations to Europe
The prominent label is opening a new office in Berlin
Harry Levin
Culture & Lifestyle
Apr 30, 2026
Primary Wave Lands Catalog and NIL Deal with Harry Chapin Estate
The singer-songwriter was responsible for ‘Cat’s in the Cradle,’ ‘Taxi’ and more
Rod Yates
Deals & Signings
Apr 29, 2026
Primary Wave Lands Catalog and NIL Deal with Harry Chapin Estate
The singer-songwriter was responsible for ‘Cat’s in the Cradle,’ ‘Taxi’ and more
Rod Yates
Deals & Signings
Apr 29, 2026
Fred again.. Partners With Dropbox to Share ‘USB002’ Tour Files
Fans can access unseen behind-the-scenes creative from the tour and more
Rod Yates
Marketing & Brand
Apr 29, 2026
Fred again.. Partners With Dropbox to Share ‘USB002’ Tour Files
Fans can access unseen behind-the-scenes creative from the tour and more
Rod Yates
Marketing & Brand
Apr 29, 2026
Sony Music Wins UK Legal Battle Over Jimi Hendrix Band Recordings
Brings the four-year litigation to a close
Rod Yates
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Apr 29, 2026
Sony Music Wins UK Legal Battle Over Jimi Hendrix Band Recordings
Brings the four-year litigation to a close
Rod Yates
Policy & Legal
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Spotify Boosts Subscribers and Profit in Q1 2026
But softer than expected Q2 forecasts impacted its share price
Rod Yates
Awards & Milestones
Apr 29, 2026
Spotify Boosts Subscribers and Profit in Q1 2026
But softer than expected Q2 forecasts impacted its share price
Rod Yates
Awards & Milestones
Apr 29, 2026
Tech & Innovation
May 1, 2026
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Nebula, Supply Chain Partner on “Earn-Before-You-Stream” Distro Service
Allows fans to invest in songs before they’re released
Careers & People
May 1, 2026
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National Independent Talent Organization Elects New Board of Directors
Welcomes new representatives from Ineffable Music Group, Madison House and more
Business & Finance
May 1, 2026
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Symphonic Eyes Catalog Acquisitions and Artist Financing with Symphonic NEXT
The company is expanding beyond distribution
Awards & Milestones
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Primary Wave Secures $2.2 Billion for Fourth Music Investment Fund
The fund exceeded its original target of $1.5 billion
Policy & Legal
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AIMPRO Collecting Society Launches Specifically for AI Music Creators
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Awards & Milestones
Apr 30, 2026
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UMG Reports $3.39 Billion in Q1 Revenue, Up 8.1% Year Over Year
Its top sellers were BTS, Olivia Dean, Morgan Wallen and the ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ OST
Awards & Milestones
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PRS for Music Paid Out a Record-Breaking £100M+ in Live Revenue in 2025
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