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Taylor Swift has been crowned as IFPI‘s Global Recording Artist Of The Year for 2023. The news, announced on Wednesday (February 21), arrived at the same time that IFPI named the 20 artists that make up its Global Recording Artist Chart for 2023. Swift scoring the No.1 spot on the chart for 2023 marks the second […]

Indie record label, publisher and management firm Position Music has acquired part of the publishing catalog of French artist, DJ and producer Gesaffelstein. Under the deal, Los Angeles-headquartered Position will own and administer the publishing rights of Gesaffelstein’s catalog prior to his deal with Sony Music Publishing. Gesaffelstein signed with Sony’s Columbia Records in 2018. Position will own publishing rights to Gesaffelstein’s

Random Noize Musick GmbH, a Berlin-based publisher with an extensive catalog of mostly electronic music, has signed a long-term administration agreement with Bosworth Music, part of UK-based independent music company Wise Music Group. The partnership builds upon the existing collaboration between Random Musick Publishing GmbH, Random Noize Musick’s sister company, and Bosworth Music. Future signings will be

The major labels’ USD $1 billion copyright infringement victory against Cox Communications has been overturned. A federal appeals court in Virginia has rejected parts of the 2019 verdict against Cox Communications, in which a jury found the cable and internet company – the third-largest provider of broadband services in the US, as of 2022 –

Universal Music Group is buying a minority stake in Chord Music Partners, a platform established by investment giant KKR with Dundee Partners, for USD $240 million. Universal Music Group and Dundee Partners, the investment office of the Hendel family, have announced that UMG will acquire a 25.8% interest in Chord Music Partners in a deal that values Chord at USD $1.85

EngineEars, the music/tech startup that bills itself as “a vertical software platform for artists, engineers, producers and record labels,” has expanded its services to include instant booking of studios and announced it has raised USD $7.5 million in a seed funding round. The round was led by VC firm Drive Capital, with participation from 645 Ventures, as

For the first time ever, the story of The Beatles is going to be turned into scripted film – and not just one movie, but four, each one from the perspective of one of the members of the legendary British rock band. Set for theatrical release in 2027, the four movies will be directed by

Respected music attorney Erica Bellarosa has been promoted to Head of Business Affairs and General Counsel for Atlantic Records. In her new role, Bellarosa, a 19-year veteran of Atlantic, will head up the company’s Business & Legal Affairs and Contract Administration departments. Based at Atlantic’s New York headquarters, she reports to Atlantic Music Group Chairman &

Warner Chappell Music has appointed Lina Tebbs as the Director of UK Production Music. Tebbs, who brings a wealth of knowledge in production music and a track record of growing businesses and building brands, will be overseeing the UK’s Production Music team, according to an announcement on Tuesday (February 6). Reporting to Shani Gonzales, Managing Director of

Believe is expanding its presence in Japan, the world’s second-largest recorded music market. The France-headquartered music company has launched a new imprint called PLAYCODE, dedicated to Japan’s hip-hop scene. The company also says it will be partnering with Japan-based acts for the new label, including ¥ellow Bucks, Red Eye, and Issei Uno Fifth. The launch of the