Category : Record Labels
Bad Bunny’s Asia Debut Sets Streaming Records
Bad Bunny made history with his first-ever Asia performance at Tokyo's Tipstar Dome, setting streaming records and captivating 2,300 guests including BLACKPINK's Lisa....
Create Music Group Raises $50M, Hits $1.2B Valuation
Create Music Group raised $450 million, reaching $2.2 billion valuation. Electric Feel Entertainment promoted Jamie Lierk to COO overseeing operations....
Downtown Music + Virgin Music: Empowering Artists
Virgin Music Group completes acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings, combining forces to offer enhanced global services for independent artists and rights holders....
Independent Franchise Partners Buys 3% of UMG
Independent Franchise Partners acquired a 3.01% stake in Universal Music Group worth $1.29 billion, making it the sixth-largest shareholder in the world's biggest music company....
Anirudh Ravichander Launches Albuquerque Records
Composer Anirudh Ravichander launches Albuquerque Records, a new audio label focusing on film soundtracks and independent artists in regional pop music....
Empire Expands Global Music Influence with Investment in San
Empire expands its global music influence by acquiring San Francisco's historic One Montgomery building for $24 million as its new headquarters. The independent label behind...
Anirudh Launches Albuquerque Records for Diverse Music
Composer Anirudh Ravichander launches Albuquerque Records, a new audio label promoting diverse music from film soundtracks to independent artists in regional pop....
Government Funds Burlington Record Label for Music Creation
A Burlington record label receives significant provincial government funding to boost music production and support local talent development in the creative arts sector....
Anirudh Ravichander Launches Albuquerque Records to Elevate
Composer Anirudh Ravichander launches Albuquerque Records to support emerging artists and publish film soundtracks. The label will feature music from upcoming movies starring Rajinikanth, Shah...
Inside Empire: A Key Player in Global Music Expansion
Empire, the San Francisco-based independent music company, is expanding its global operations and strengthening its role in music distribution and artist development....
Empire Expands Its Influence in the Global Music Industry
Empire, the independent music powerhouse, is expanding its San Francisco operations to attract top talent and strengthen its global influence in music distribution and artist...
Empire Expands Footprint in San Francisco’s Music Scene
Empire, the influential San Francisco-based independent music company, is expanding its downtown presence as part of a broader strategy to integrate deeper into the local...
Empire: The San Francisco Company Shaping Global Music
Empire, the San Francisco-based independent music powerhouse founded by Ghazi, is expanding its downtown operations while reshaping global music business models through innovative artist development...
Funnybone Records: Building Indie Music Community
Hartford-based Funnybone Records, founded by Dylan Healy in 2016, supports 25 artists with focus on local community and quality production....
Empire: Expanding Influence in Music Industry
Empire, the San Francisco-based independent music company, is expanding its downtown operations to strengthen its global influence in artist development and distribution....
Funnybone Records: Supporting Artists & Community
Funnybone Records, founded in 2016 by Dylan Healy in Hartford, Connecticut, supports 25 diverse artists locally and internationally while fostering LGBTQ+ community connections....
Funnybone Records: Artist Community in Hartford
Funnybone Records, founded by Dylan Healy in 2016, supports 25 artists in Hartford's music scene with flexible artist development and community focus....
Generator and Warner Music Expand Partnership
Generator and Warner Music announce expanded three-year partnership to develop music infrastructure in Newcastle and North England, creating new studio facilities and mentoring programs for...
Humble Sound Records Enters American Music Scene
Humble Sound Records, founded by Grammy winner James Artissen in 2024, emerges as a notable Atlanta-based label prioritizing artistic freedom. The label features diverse artists...
BMG & Sketch Music Enhance Global Artist Discovery
BMG partners with Sketch Music, a digital-first label discovering next-gen artists in viral phonk and electronic genres. The collaboration enhances global distribution for emerging online...
Hannah Karp Named EVP Chief Communications Officer
Hannah Karp, former Billboard Editor-in-Chief, appointed as EVP & Chief Communications Officer at Warner Music Group, effective January 2026....
Ex-Warner Execs Lousada, Greenwald Launch Venture
Former Warner Music chief Max Lousada and ex-Atlantic Records CEO Julie Greenwald launch 26.2 Music venture after leaving Warner Music Group in 2024....
Analysts Upbeat on Warner Music Group’s Future Prospects
Analysts predict strong gains for Warner Music Group stock by 2026, with Morgan Stanley setting a $37 price target and expectations of accelerated streaming payments....
Federal Judge Dismisses Salt-N-Pepa’s Lawsuit Against UMG
Federal judge dismisses Salt-N-Pepa's lawsuit against UMG, ruling the rap duo never owned their master recordings copyrights and cannot reclaim them....
Grainge Outlines UMG’s 2026 Vision: AI and Superfans
Universal Music Group CEO Sir Lucian Grainge outlines UMG's 2026 vision focusing on AI integration, premium superfan tiers, and global expansion in emerging markets....
