Category : Music Publishing
Songwriter signings, catalog sales, rights management, performance royalties, sync licensing, and the financial infrastructure behind music ownership and long-term revenue.
Playboy Jazz Festival 2019: Diverse Music
The 41st annual Playboy Jazz Festival delivered diverse musical experiences at Hollywood Bowl, featuring Jazz in Pink, 90-year-old legend Benny Golson, and a tribute to...
Ray Charles’ Modern Sounds Remastered, Celebrated by Critics
Ray Charles' groundbreaking 1962 album Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music gets remastered treatment from Concord Records to critical acclaim. The album broke racial...
James TW Releases “Suitcase” From Upcoming Album Chapters
James TW releases his new track 'Suitcase' from upcoming album Chapters. The artist previously toured with Shawn Mendes and is known for romantic lyrics blending...
ASCAP EXPO 2024: Songwriters and Producers
ASCAP EXPO 2024 brings influential songwriters and producers to Los Angeles May 2-4, featuring Ariana Grande collaborators and Grammy winners mentoring aspiring creators....
Clint Mansell Signs Global Deal with Decca Publishing
Grammy-nominated composer Clint Mansell signs worldwide publishing deal with Decca Publishing. Known for iconic scores including Requiem for a Dream and Black Swan....
Mississippi Celebrates Music Legacy at GRAMMY Museum Event
Mississippi celebrates its 10-year GRAMMY Museum partnership with "A Night On The River" featuring artists like Randy Houser, Sean Ardoin, and Cedric Burnside at the...
Sony/ATV Signs Worldwide Deal With Ella Mai
R&B sensation Ella Mai signs worldwide publishing deal with Sony/ATV Music Publishing following her breakout success with 'Boo'd Up' and Grammy nominations....
Variety Celebrates Influential Music Artists and Hitmakers
Variety honored influential music artists at their annual Hitmakers brunch, with Bebe Rexha earning Songwriter of the Year and Dua Lipa taking Breakthrough Artist....
Downtown Appoints Delmar Powell Vice President of A&R
Delmar Powell appointed Vice President of A&R at Downtown Music Publishing. Former Republic Records executive who developed Marc E. Bassy's platinum hit....
UMe Unveils Exclusive Vinyl for Record Store Day
UMe announces 10 exclusive limited edition vinyl releases for Black Friday Record Store Day 2018, featuring Bob Marley, Chris Cornell, Guns N' Roses, and more....
Valerie Simpson & Melinda Wagner Honored at ASCAP
R&B legend Valerie Simpson and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Melinda Wagner will be honored at the 2018 ASCAP Foundation Honors on December 12 in NYC....
Mariah Carey Announces 2019 Caution World Tour
Mariah Carey announces her Caution World Tour starting February 2019, featuring 22 intimate shows across North America. The tour promotes her upcoming album Caution....
Sony Music Acquires EMI Publishing from Jackson Estate
Sony Music acquired the remaining EMI Music Publishing stake from Michael Jackson's estate for $287 million, completing full ownership of the catalog....
Sony Music Relaunches Arista Records
Sony Music officially relaunches Arista Records under former Island Records CEO David Massey. The revamped label will operate as a broad creative platform....
Polygram Entertainment Names Daniel Inkeles VP Scripted Film
Polygram Entertainment, Universal Music Group's film division, appoints Daniel Inkeles as VP of Scripted Film & Television to accelerate entertainment projects....
Songwriters Urge Senators to Support Music Modernization Act
Award-winning songwriters including Johnt� Austin and Mike Love urge Senate support for the Music Modernization Act during ASCAP's Capitol Hill advocacy day....
Capitol Music Group Innovation Center for Tech
Capitol Music Group launches the Capitol Innovation Center in Hollywood's iconic Capitol Tower, bringing together music industry professionals, technologists, and students to drive music innovation...
AM/FM Radio Remains Most Popular Audio Platform in America
AM/FM radio remains America's top audio platform with 93% of adults listening weekly, surpassing TV and smartphones according to Nielsen's report....
Dubset Merges with Rumblefish to Unlock DJ Mix Royalties
Dubset Media merges with HFA's Rumblefish to create first-ever automated royalty system for DJ mixes and remixes, enabling proper tracking and payment of mechanical royalties....
Royalty Exchange Launches Advance Financing
Royalty Exchange launches Term Advance, a debt-free financing option that allows creators to temporarily sell royalty percentages with guaranteed reversion after a fixed period....
Songwriters Guild Announces Negotiated Changes
The Songwriters Guild of America announces support for the Music Modernization Act after negotiating key changes including doubled songwriter representation and improved royalty distribution terms....
Julia Michaels Transitions from Songwriter to Breakout Star
Julia Michaels transitioned from writing hits for Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez to breakout solo success with her platinum single 'Issues.'...
13th Annual ASCAP I Create Music EXPO Set for May 7-9, 2018
ASCAP's 13th annual I Create Music EXPO takes place May 7-9, 2018 in Los Angeles. The largest US conference for songwriters and producers features industry...
ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards Celebrate Legends
The 30th annual ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards honored Notorious B.I.G. with the Founders Award and Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis with the Voice...
ASCAP to Honor Notorious B.I.G. at 30th Rhythm & Soul Awards
ASCAP honors Notorious B.I.G. with prestigious Founders Award at 30th Rhythm & Soul Awards, recognizing his pioneering contributions to hip-hop on the 20th anniversary of...