Category : Music Publishing
Songwriter signings, catalog sales, rights management, performance royalties, sync licensing, and the financial infrastructure behind music ownership and long-term revenue.
Eliza Rose Releases New Single Better Love
UK dance breakout star Eliza Rose releases "Better Love," her highly anticipated follow-up to "B.O.T.A." The uplifting garage single is produced by Mura Masa....
Half Moon Run Signs Global Deal with BMG
JUNO award-winning Montreal rockers Half Moon Run have signed a global recording deal with BMG for their upcoming fourth studio album....
Phabo Releases “Out of Touch” ft. Sha� Universe
Los Angeles R&B singer-songwriter Phabo releases his first single of the year 'Out of Touch' featuring UK-Nigerian artist Sha� Universe from his upcoming album....
GRAMMY Museum Reveals GRAMMY in Schools Fest Schedule
The GRAMMY Museum announces its free GRAMMY In The Schools Fest programming schedule featuring career panels, artist sessions, and hip-hop workshops for students....
Sony Music Expands Partnership with David Gates
Sony Music Publishing expands its global partnership with David Gates and Kipahulu Music Co. The deal covers iconic Bread hits like 'Make It With You'...
LIVE NATION URBAN ANNOUNCES BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENT SERIES
Live Nation Urban launches Afro-Renaissance, a multi-city Black History Month series featuring soul jams, comedy shows, and networking events across six cities to amplify Black...
Beyonc� Breaks GRAMMY Record with 32 Wins at 65th Awards
Beyonc� made history at the 65th Grammy Awards, breaking the all-time record with 32 total wins. Her Renaissance album earned four Grammys including Best Dance/Electronic...
Joyce Wrice Releases Video for Bittersweet Goodbyes Single
Joyce Wrice releases the official video for 'Bittersweet Goodbyes' from her Motive EP, featuring choreography and guest appearances from Kiana Led� and ESTA....
MUSIC Invests in LVRN for Growth
MUSIC invests significantly in LVRN, valuing the Atlanta-based label at over $100 million. The deal will fuel LVRN's global expansion and capacity building....
Thomas Coesfeld Named New BMG CEO
Thomas Coesfeld will succeed Hartwig Masuch as CEO of BMG effective January 1, 2024. The leadership transition is part of a planned succession at the...
FRESCO TREY & BREZAY – “PULL UP”
Memphis rapper Fresco Trey teams up with Brezay on new single 'Pull Up' via Warner Records. The track features heavy bass and swagger-filled flows inspired...
TAYLOR SWIFT SIGNS EXCLUSIVE GLOBAL RECORDING AGREEMENT WITH
Taylor Swift signs exclusive global recording agreement with Universal Music Group, with Republic Records serving as her U.S. label partner in the multi-year deal....
Halsey Signs Global Publishing Deal with BMG for New Music
Chart-topping artist Halsey signs new global publishing deal with BMG covering future songwriting including recent single 'So Good' and Calvin Harris collaboration....
ROBERT LOUIS GORDY, SR. DIES AT 91
Robert Louis Gordy Sr., brother of Motown founder Berry Gordy, died at 91 from natural causes. The music executive ran Jobete Publishing for 20+ years....
Grammy Museum Hosts The Moja Saga Celebrating African Music
Grammy Museum hosted The Moja Saga, celebrating African music's influence on American genres from Gospel to Hip-Hop. The epic 75-song project took 5 years and...
Lionel Richie’s Three Platinum Albums on Vinyl
Three multiplatinum Lionel Richie solo albums are being released on vinyl December 8 by Motown/UMe, including his classic 1982, 1983, and 1985 records....
Gamble and Huff Congratulate Thom Bell on Award Honor
Philadelphia International Records legends Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff congratulate Thom Bell on receiving the 2017 Grammy Trustees Award. The trio created the iconic Sound...
Matt Pincus Launches Music Business Investment Firm
Music industry veteran Matt Pincus launches MUSIC, a $200 million investment company focused on music technology, record labels, and Web3 innovation....
MNRK Music Group Announces Three Promotions
MNRK Music Group promotes Tasha Stoute to Sr. Director Urban Publicity and Vinny Geonnetti to Director Artist Management, while hiring JY Williams as A&R Director....
BMG Unveils New Creative Complex in Hollywood for Artists
BMG officially opened its new 30,000 square foot creative complex in Hollywood, bringing together all its LA operations under one roof at 5670 Wilshire Boulevard....
Madeline Edwards Signs Publishing Deal with Sony Music
Madeline Edwards signs worldwide publishing deal with Sony Music Publishing Nashville. The breakthrough artist opens for Chris Stapleton's tour....
BMG Signs Global Publishing Deal with George Harrison Estate
BMG signs global publishing deal with George Harrison Estate for Harrisongs catalog featuring 200+ songs including Beatles classics like 'Here Comes The Sun' and solo...
Universal Music Publishing Forms Alliance with Audio Up
Universal Music Publishing Group announces strategic alliance with Audio Up podcast studio, signing CEO Jingle Jared Gutstadt exclusively. The partnership focuses on discovering songwriters for...
ASCAP Reports Record Revenue of $1.335 Billion for 2021
ASCAP achieved record revenue of $1.335 billion in 2021, distributing over $1 billion to more than 850,000 songwriters and publishers for the fifth consecutive year....
Motown Gospel Signs Karen Clark Sheard for New Album Release
Motown Gospel signs 4-time GRAMMY winner Karen Clark Sheard for her first new album in over five years. The legendary Clark Sisters member will release...