Awards & Milestones
Jun 9, 2026
3 min read
Geese and Oklou Lead the Night at the 2026 Libera Awards
Plus True Panther walks away with six awards and Secretly win big as distributor and publisher of the year
Geese and Oklou Lead the Night at the 2026 Libera Awards
Plus True Panther walks away with six awards and Secretly win big as distributor and publisher of the year
James Cullen
Awards & Milestones
Jun 9, 2026
Careers & People
Jun 9, 2026
1 min read
On The Move: Sunita Kaur appointed president of UMPG Asia and Pedro Winter Joins Because Music.
Warner Chappell expands in Benelux and Latin America, Youssou N'Dour appointed Vice-President of CISAC & more.
On The Move: Sunita Kaur appointed president of UMPG Asia and Pedro Winter Joins Because Music.
Warner Chappell expands in Benelux and Latin America, Youssou N'Dour appointed Vice-President of CISAC & more.
Sofia Altamura
Careers & People
Jun 9, 2026
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Culture & Lifestyle
Jun 5, 2026
9 min read
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.
Culture & Lifestyle
May 29, 2026
9 min read
Vol 80 - I hate that I made you read me
Ari’s back (as herself), Sulinna makes a move to U2, Gracie assembles the indie-pop Avengers for her tour & Miley gets her star ⭐️
Culture & Lifestyle
May 22, 2026
9 min read
Vol 79 - All these pretty stories in the foreground of my inbox
Spotify rolls out Reserved, all-women All Things Go, TikTokers hiring hitmen & Harry’s hairy stage situation.
Culture & Lifestyle
May 15, 2026
9 min read
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.
Indie Labels Invest £250k in Curated Music Streaming Platform Cantilever
The funding will support staff hires and improvements to the user experience
Rod Yates
Community & Social Impact
Jun 9, 2026
Indie Labels Invest £250k in Curated Music Streaming Platform Cantilever
The funding will support staff hires and improvements to the user experience
Rod Yates
Community & Social Impact
Jun 9, 2026
Modern Sky Launches Influential Chinese Brand M_DSK in the UK
MDSK (0151) will be led by artist management veteran Leena Lewis
Rod Yates
Marketing & Brand
Jun 9, 2026
Modern Sky Launches Influential Chinese Brand M_DSK in the UK
MDSK (0151) will be led by artist management veteran Leena Lewis
Rod Yates
Marketing & Brand
Jun 9, 2026
Charli xcx Announces ‘Music, Fashion, Film Tour’
The British artist will headline North American arenas in September and October
Rod Yates
Live
Jun 9, 2026
Charli xcx Announces ‘Music, Fashion, Film Tour’
The British artist will headline North American arenas in September and October
Rod Yates
Live
Jun 9, 2026
UMG Greater China Signs Catalog Acquisition Deal with Carrier Creative
The catalog boasts influential Mandopop artists such as Little Tigers and Johnny Chiang
Rod Yates
Deals & Signings
Jun 9, 2026
UMG Greater China Signs Catalog Acquisition Deal with Carrier Creative
The catalog boasts influential Mandopop artists such as Little Tigers and Johnny Chiang
Rod Yates
Deals & Signings
Jun 9, 2026
CISAC Members Sign Declaration to Protect Human Creativity in AI Era
The landmark document was signed live on stage at the CISAC General Assembly
Rod Yates
Policy & Legal
Jun 9, 2026
CISAC Members Sign Declaration to Protect Human Creativity in AI Era
The landmark document was signed live on stage at the CISAC General Assembly
Rod Yates
Policy & Legal
Jun 9, 2026
New Study Reports One Third of Artists Use AI for Inspiration
The poll was conducted by the renowned institute Berklee College of Music
Harry Levin
Culture & Lifestyle
Jun 8, 2026
Warner Chappell Music Benelux Names Soraib el Jelali as Head of A&R
He enters the new position after serving as Head of A&R at Atlantic Records Benelux
Harry Levin
Awards & Milestones
Jun 8, 2026
Merlin and Jamen Capital Acquire Curve Royalty Systems from Universal
The deal follows UMG’s acquisition of Downtown Music in February
Rod Yates
Policy & Legal
Jun 8, 2026
Merlin and Jamen Capital Acquire Curve Royalty Systems from Universal
The deal follows UMG’s acquisition of Downtown Music in February
Rod Yates
Policy & Legal
Jun 8, 2026
Tickets.ie Shuts Suddenly, Leaving Irish Festivals Facing Financial Losses
The DEAG-owned company was Ireland’s largest independent ticketing platform
Rod Yates
Live
Jun 8, 2026
Tickets.ie Shuts Suddenly, Leaving Irish Festivals Facing Financial Losses
The DEAG-owned company was Ireland’s largest independent ticketing platform
Rod Yates
Live
Jun 8, 2026
10K Projects Forms Joint Venture with Runway Records
Runway was founded by Atlantic VP of A&R Ben Bijur
Rod Yates
Marketing & Brand
Jun 8, 2026
10K Projects Forms Joint Venture with Runway Records
Runway was founded by Atlantic VP of A&R Ben Bijur
Rod Yates
Marketing & Brand
Jun 8, 2026
Concord Enters Strategic Partnership with Lito Music
The company continues to expand into the global Latin music market
Rod Yates
Deals & Signings
Jun 8, 2026
Concord Enters Strategic Partnership with Lito Music
The company continues to expand into the global Latin music market
Rod Yates
Deals & Signings
Jun 8, 2026
Musicians’ Union Sues Major Labels Over Artists’ Share of Suno & Udio Settlements
Claims that WMG and UMG are refusing to compensate musicians
Rod Yates
Policy & Legal
Jun 8, 2026
Musicians’ Union Sues Major Labels Over Artists’ Share of Suno & Udio Settlements
Claims that WMG and UMG are refusing to compensate musicians
Rod Yates
Policy & Legal
Jun 8, 2026
Community & Social Impact
Jun 9, 2026
2 min read
Indie Labels Invest £250k in Curated Music Streaming Platform Cantilever
The funding will support staff hires and improvements to the user experience
Marketing & Brand
Jun 9, 2026
1 min read
Modern Sky Launches Influential Chinese Brand M_DSK in the UK
MDSK (0151) will be led by artist management veteran Leena Lewis
Live
Jun 9, 2026
1 min read
Charli xcx Announces ‘Music, Fashion, Film Tour’
The British artist will headline North American arenas in September and October
Deals & Signings
Jun 9, 2026
1 min read
UMG Greater China Signs Catalog Acquisition Deal with Carrier Creative
The catalog boasts influential Mandopop artists such as Little Tigers and Johnny Chiang
Policy & Legal
Jun 9, 2026
1 min read
CISAC Members Sign Declaration to Protect Human Creativity in AI Era
The landmark document was signed live on stage at the CISAC General Assembly
Marketing & Brand
Jun 8, 2026
1 min read
Spotify is Making Moves to Start Live Streaming Festivals
Bloomberg reports that the major streaming platform is approaching concert promoters about the matter
Culture & Lifestyle
Jun 8, 2026
1 min read
New Study Reports One Third of Artists Use AI for Inspiration
The poll was conducted by the renowned institute Berklee College of Music
Awards & Milestones
Jun 8, 2026
1 min read
Warner Chappell Music Benelux Names Soraib el Jelali as Head of A&R
He enters the new position after serving as Head of A&R at Atlantic Records Benelux
Policy & Legal
Jun 8, 2026
1 min read
Merlin and Jamen Capital Acquire Curve Royalty Systems from Universal
The deal follows UMG’s acquisition of Downtown Music in February
Live
Jun 8, 2026
1 min read
Tickets.ie Shuts Suddenly, Leaving Irish Festivals Facing Financial Losses
The DEAG-owned company was Ireland’s largest independent ticketing platform
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