Category : Music Publishing
Songwriter signings, catalog sales, rights management, performance royalties, sync licensing, and the financial infrastructure behind music ownership and long-term revenue.
Gibson Partners with Universal Music Publishing in China
Gibson announces full-scale partnership with Universal Music Publishing Group in China and Hong Kong to support artists, songwriters, and producers....
TikTok & Universal Music Group Expand Global Alliance
Universal Music Group and TikTok announce expanded global partnership ensuring equitable artist compensation and access to UMG's full music catalog for creators....
Sony/ATV Names Liz Lewis SVP, Catalogue Development
Sony/ATV Music Publishing appoints Liz Lewis as Senior Vice President of Catalogue Development. Lewis brings 20 years of Warner Records experience....
Sony/ATV Names Sonia Grant-Yendell VP, Human Resources
Sony/ATV Music Publishing appoints Sonia Grant-Yendell as VP of Human Resources for UK and International operations. She brings 15+ years of HR experience....
Black Comedians Adapt and Thrive Amid COVID-19 Challenges
Black comedians overcame major challenges during COVID-19, adapting to club closures and canceled tours through digital platforms and creative content....
Sony/ATV Promotes Sarah Lockhart to Head of A&R in the UK
Sony/ATV Music Publishing promotes Sarah Lockhart to Head of A&R for UK division. She leads a 12-person team and has signed artists like Aitch and...
Sony/ATV Signs Nomcebo Zikode to Exclusive Publishing Deal
Sony/ATV Music Publishing signs Nomcebo Zikode, co-writer of viral hit 'Jerusalema,' to exclusive deal. The South African artist's global anthem has over 200 million YouTube...
Faithless Releases First Album in a Decade
Legendary UK dance group Faithless releases their first studio album in a decade with 'All Blessed' on BMG. The 12-track album features collaborations with Jazzie...
Sony/ATV Signs After Midtown to Deal
Sony/ATV Music Publishing Nashville signs singer-songwriter duo After Midtown to worldwide publishing deal. The duo releases debut single 'Boys Like Us' today....
VIVIAN GREEN Announces Seventh Album LOVE ABSOLUTE
Multi-award winning R&B singer-songwriter Vivian Green announces her seventh studio album Love Absolute, releasing November 13th with guest features from Ghostface Killah....
CD Baby Publishing Collections Surpass $10 Million Milestone
CD Baby's publishing service has collected over $10 million in royalties for independent songwriters and artists, managing 1.7 million songs worldwide through its global collection...
Sony/ATV Signs Rising Star Nate Smith
Sony/ATV Music Publishing Nashville signs breakout country artist Nate Smith to global publishing agreement. The Paradise, California native is known for hit single 'Wildfire' with...
Sony/ATV Music Publishing Signs Country Band Restless Road
Sony/ATV Music Publishing Nashville signs country trio Restless Road to worldwide publishing agreement. The band features Zach Beeken, Colton Pack, and Garrett Nichols....
BMG CALLS TIME ON CONTROVERSIAL ROYALTY DEDUCTION
BMG eliminates controversial US record label deduction that reduces songwriter income. The controlled composition clause costs writers $14M annually....
Sony/ATV & Sony Music Launch HyperBrawl
Sony/ATV and Sony Music Masterworks partner to release HyperBrawl Tournament video game soundtrack on October 16. Joint effort reflects One Sony initiative....
Rising Star DOE Debuts Solo Single Brighter Today
Rising gospel artist DOE releases debut solo single "Brighter" through Jonathan McReynolds' Life Room Label and RCA Inspiration, marking her first solo release since Forever...
ASCAP’s On the Come Up Showcase Transforms to Video Playlist
ASCAP transforms their annual 'On the Come Up' showcase into an exclusive video playlist featuring rising R&B and urban artists including Liza, Savannah Cristina, Langston...
Sony/ATV Nashville Signs Songwriter Marv Green
Sony/ATV Music Publishing Nashville signs celebrated country songwriter Marv Green, who wrote #1 hits for George Strait, Carrie Underwood, and Tim McGraw....
BMG Launches Soundlab Global Classroom Initiative
BMG launches new 'Soundlab' series with Global Classroom, featuring songwriters from Beyonc� and Dua Lipa collaborating with Holocaust survivor Ben Lesser....
Fender x H.E.R. Signature Stratocaster
H.E.R. makes history as the first Black female artist with a Fender signature guitar. The Chrome Glow Stratocaster features custom specs and will inspire next-gen...
Love Mansuy Releases Side A EP ft. Lil Wayne
Montreal-born artist Love Mansuy releases (m�n-swee) Side A EP featuring Lil Wayne, Liv.e, and his son Carter Mansuy. The vulnerable project explores fatherhood, roots, and...
Divo Music Partners with Sony/ATV to Expand Global Reach
Divo Music partners with Sony/ATV Music Publishing to expand global reach and administer publishing rights for overseas markets. The deal will provide new opportunities for...
Beatport Adds Dance/Electro Pop Genre
Beatport launches new Dance/Electro Pop genre category, recognizing the evolution of commercial dance music that blends electronic sounds with pop elements....
Music Groups Unite for Fair Creator Royalties
Major music organizations unite to demand equal royalty payments for creators regardless of nationality. The Fair Trade of Music Campaign fights a $330 million shortfall...
Donel Signs Major Record Deal with Warner Records
18-year-old Voice UK star Donel signs major U.S. record deal with Warner Records and publishing deal with Sony/ATV via Zoom. The Zimbabwe-raised artist blends afrobeat...