Bruno Mars’ Publisher Avex Music Group Commits $100M to Music Catalog Acquisitions
Avex Music Group the U.S.-based publishing division of Japan’s Avex Inc., is entering a pivotal new phase in its evolution, signaling a strategic shift from...
Tag : music publishing
Artists Who Lost Millions Without Publishing Rights
The music business has always been complicated, and for artists focused on creating, the business side can feel like a foreign language. Publishing is one...
Billy Steinberg & Son Sign Global Publishing Deals
Legendary songwriter Billy Steinberg and son Ezra sign new global publishing deals with Sony Music Publishing. The partnership expands Billy's catalog including hits like 'Like...
Kobalt Signs Rising Band South Arcade Amid Streaming Success
Kobalt, the world's largest independent music publisher, signs rising UK band South Arcade following their 20 million streams and BBC Radio 1 support....
Kobalt Signs Global Deal with South Arcade
Kobalt signs rising UK band South Arcade to global publishing deal. The Oxford-based alternative band has 20M+ streams and 800K monthly Spotify listeners....
Claes Uggla Named General Manager of Kobalt Scandinavia
Kobalt names industry veteran Claes Uggla as General Manager of Scandinavia operations. The executive brings 25+ years of A&R experience working with artists....
Sony Music Nashville Signs Kelly Archer to Global Deal
Sony Music Publishing Nashville and RED Creative Group signed hit songwriter Kelly Archer to a global deal. Archer has written #1 hits for Brett Young,...
Sony Music Promotes Taryn Miller to VP of Global Copyright
Sony Music Publishing promotes Taryn Miller to VP of Global Copyright & Royalties after 20+ years with the company. Miller will oversee royalty systems development...
BMG Unveils New Brand Identity to Reflect Industry Evolution
BMG unveils new brand identity featuring dynamic visual elements and BMG Next strategy. The rebrand includes new colors and symbol while maintaining focus on artist...
Hello Group & Sony Music Publishing Renew Deal
Hello Group Publishing and Sony Music Publishing Benelux renewed their multi-year creative partnership, expanding collaboration across Southeast Asia and Asia-Pacific markets with global A&R and...
Sony Music Publishing Promotes Henry Naldjian to CTO
Sony Music Publishing promotes Henry Naldjian to Chief Technology Officer to oversee technological transformation and innovation efforts from Nashville....
BMI Buzz Showcase Returns to Music Row
BMI revitalized its BMI Buzz showcase at Bobby's Idle Hour Tavern, featuring emerging songwriters Gloria Anderson, Jack McKeon, and Aniston Pate in Nashville....
Sony Music Publishing Names Katie Welle President of U.S. A&R
Sony Music Publishing promotes Katie Welle to President, Head of U.S. A&R, effective February 1. She succeeds Walter Jones and will lead talent acquisition....
Sony Music Publishing Launches In�Thailand, Appoints GM
Sony Music Publishing launches its first Thailand office, appointing Tatchara Longprasert as GM to develop Thai songwriters globally....
Kobalt Signs Worldwide Publishing Deal with Tim Finn
Kobalt, the world's largest independent music publisher, signs worldwide deal with Tim Finn. The agreement covers his entire catalog including Split Enz and Crowded House...
SMP Nashville Celebrates New Office on Iconic Music Row
Sony Music Publishing Nashville celebrates opening their new administration office on Music Row, reuniting creative and admin teams. The move strengthens collaboration at the heart...
Sony Music Publishing Nashville Opens on Music Row
Sony Music Publishing Nashville opens new administration office on legendary Music Row, reuniting creative and admin teams. The move strengthens collaboration at the heart of...
Sony Music Publishing Signs Eddie Eberle Global Deal
Sony Music Publishing Nashville signs 24-year-old artist Eddie Eberle of Eddie and The Getaway to global deal. The multi-talented songwriter has 500k monthly listeners....
Kobalt Signs Worldwide Publishing Deal with Ana B�rbara
Kobalt Music Group signed a worldwide publishing deal with Ana B�rbara, the acclaimed regional Mexican singer-songwriter with millions of sales worldwide....
BMI London Awards to Honor Graham Lyle and Top Songwriters
BMI honors legendary songwriter Graham Lyle as BMI Icon at 2024 London Awards on December 9. The ceremony celebrates top UK and European songwriters including...
AllTrack launches mechanical rights division
AllTrack becomes the first US PRO to offer integrated performance and mechanical rights collection through a single platform for independent music creators....
Ubisoft Renews Global Publishing Partnership with BMG
Ubisoft Entertainment renews its global publishing partnership with BMG, continuing collaboration on music for major franchises like Assassin's Creed and Far Cry....
Sony Music Publishing Promotes Racheal Conte to VP
Sony Music Publishing promotes Racheal Conte to VP of Sample Clearance, where she'll lead the US team and modernize sampling strategies for iconic catalogs....
RMLC Wins Against SESAC’s Proposed Fee Hike
RMLC wins ruling against SESAC's proposed fee doubling, securing modest rate increase to 0.2824% for 2023-2026 license period, representing major victory for radio stations....
Circuit Group Launches Publishing with Kobalt
Circuit Group launches Circuit Publishing in partnership with Kobalt for global publishing administration. The new venture offers publishing services to artists, producers and songwriters worldwide....