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May 19, 2026
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George Clinton Files $1.1M Royalty Lawsuit Against UMG
Alleges the major has withheld royalty payments without legal justification
George Clinton Files $1.1M Royalty Lawsuit Against UMG
Alleges the major has withheld royalty payments without legal justification
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May 19, 2026
Careers & People
May 18, 2026
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Dope Jobs: Publishing A&R (Pop) at Platinum Grammar Publishing, Finance Manager at THE·TEAM
Plus more roles in hospitality, marketing & management
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Plus more roles in hospitality, marketing & management
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May 18, 2026
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May 15, 2026
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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.
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May 8, 2026
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Vol 77 - I think the newsroom is dead
Q1 reports are in, Met Gala shenanigans, ROSTR celebrates independent business week & blue dot fever cases are rising.
Culture & Lifestyle
May 1, 2026
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Vol 76 - I got news I wanna talk about
Concord and BMG team up, UMG sells stake in Spotify, ORod announces new tour & new Ari album otw.
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Apr 24, 2026
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Vol 75 - Your newsletter pulls me right back in
HYBE under arrest, One Less Lonely Billie & d4vd sitch keeps getting worse and worse
Primary Wave Acquires Hipgnosis Artwork Archive
Deal includes iconic album art tied to Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Queen and more
Rod Yates
Deals & Signings
May 19, 2026
Primary Wave Acquires Hipgnosis Artwork Archive
Deal includes iconic album art tied to Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Queen and more
Rod Yates
Deals & Signings
May 19, 2026
The Orchard Expands in Southeast Asia with DAO Deal
Partnership aims to bring Vietnamese artists to international audiences
Rod Yates
Deals & Signings
May 19, 2026
The Orchard Expands in Southeast Asia with DAO Deal
Partnership aims to bring Vietnamese artists to international audiences
Rod Yates
Deals & Signings
May 19, 2026
Apple Music Introduces New Live Stream Series, Club Live
The series will broadcast live events, and the first will be EDC Las Vegas 2026
Harry Levin
Marketing & Brand
May 18, 2026
Drake Releases 'Iceman' and Two Additional Surprise Albums
The titles of the other two are 'Habibti' and 'Maid of Honour'
Harry Levin
Culture & Lifestyle
May 18, 2026
Drake Releases 'Iceman' and Two Additional Surprise Albums
The titles of the other two are 'Habibti' and 'Maid of Honour'
Harry Levin
Culture & Lifestyle
May 18, 2026
Barry Weiss’ RECORDS Promotes Two Senior Executives
Andrew Saltman and Sara Gil step into expanded leadership positions
Rod Yates
Careers & People
May 18, 2026
Barry Weiss’ RECORDS Promotes Two Senior Executives
Andrew Saltman and Sara Gil step into expanded leadership positions
Rod Yates
Careers & People
May 18, 2026
AI-Powered Production Platform Tamber Officially Launches
The tool helps musicians translate ideas into sound in real time
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Community & Social Impact
May 18, 2026
AI-Powered Production Platform Tamber Officially Launches
The tool helps musicians translate ideas into sound in real time
Rod Yates
Community & Social Impact
May 18, 2026
Philadelphia to Host Creative Collaboration Between EU and US Artists
The Transatlantic Stars Music Program coincides with America’s 250th anniversary
Rod Yates
Community & Social Impact
May 18, 2026
Philadelphia to Host Creative Collaboration Between EU and US Artists
The Transatlantic Stars Music Program coincides with America’s 250th anniversary
Rod Yates
Community & Social Impact
May 18, 2026
All Things Go Announces All-Female Lineup for 2026 New York Edition
Zara Larsson, Lola Young, and Carly Rae Jepsen will headline
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Live
May 18, 2026
Spotify Cuts Subscription Prices in India
Premium Standard and Student subscription prices are now 30% lower
Harry Levin
Marketing & Brand
May 18, 2026
Netflix and AEG Presents are Producing a ‘K-pop Demon Hunters’ Global Concert Tour
Whether HUNTR/X will perform and other details are sparse at the moment
Harry Levin
Marketing & Brand
May 15, 2026
Pete Townshend Partners with Primary Wave on Name, Image, Likeness Rights
The deal also includes the exploitation of future creative projects
Rod Yates
Marketing & Brand
May 15, 2026
Pete Townshend Partners with Primary Wave on Name, Image, Likeness Rights
The deal also includes the exploitation of future creative projects
Rod Yates
Marketing & Brand
May 15, 2026
Taylor Swift, Beyoncé Releases Added to National Recording Registry
‘1989’ and ‘Single Ladies’ are among 25 new entries
Rod Yates
Awards & Milestones
May 15, 2026
Taylor Swift, Beyoncé Releases Added to National Recording Registry
‘1989’ and ‘Single Ladies’ are among 25 new entries
Rod Yates
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May 15, 2026
Deals & Signings
May 19, 2026
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Primary Wave Acquires Hipgnosis Artwork Archive
Deal includes iconic album art tied to Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Queen and more
Deals & Signings
May 19, 2026
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The Orchard Expands in Southeast Asia with DAO Deal
Partnership aims to bring Vietnamese artists to international audiences
Marketing & Brand
May 18, 2026
1 min read
Apple Music Introduces New Live Stream Series, Club Live
The series will broadcast live events, and the first will be EDC Las Vegas 2026
Culture & Lifestyle
May 18, 2026
1 min read
Drake Releases 'Iceman' and Two Additional Surprise Albums
The titles of the other two are 'Habibti' and 'Maid of Honour'
Careers & People
May 18, 2026
1 min read
Barry Weiss’ RECORDS Promotes Two Senior Executives
Andrew Saltman and Sara Gil step into expanded leadership positions
Live
May 18, 2026
1 min read
Abu Dhabi Commits $1.7B to Sphere Venue on Yas Island
The first Sphere outside the US is slated to open in 2029
Community & Social Impact
May 18, 2026
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AI-Powered Production Platform Tamber Officially Launches
The tool helps musicians translate ideas into sound in real time
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May 18, 2026
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Philadelphia to Host Creative Collaboration Between EU and US Artists
The Transatlantic Stars Music Program coincides with America’s 250th anniversary
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May 18, 2026
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May 18, 2026
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Spotify Cuts Subscription Prices in India
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