February, 2025

The UK government just unveiled a new ‘label-led’ initiative to improve pay for legacy artists, songwriters and session musicians. Here’s what that means…
UK songwriters will be the first in the world to receive a per-diem from labels for attending songwriting sessions Source...

Warner Music Italy signs superstar Milan-based DJ and producer MACE
MACE has produced tracks for Italian rappers including Fabri Fibra, Gemitaiz, Gué, Ghali, Marracash, Noyz Narcos, and Salmo. Source...

Jim King promoted to CEO of AEG Presents UK and European Festivals
The live entertainment company also promoted Steve Homer to President, UK Touring, reporting to King. Source...

Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath frontman and heavy metal pioneer, dies aged 76
"It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning," said his family in a statement Source...

Denis Ladegaillerie gets his company back: Believe consortium’s ‘squeeze-out’ nearly complete, as firm stops trading in France
Just 1.33% of Believe's share capital now isn't owned by Ladegaillerie's consortium – but it will be soon Source...

Universal Music strikes deal with Liquidax Capital to ‘accelerate the development’ of its AI tech patents
UMG has filed 15 patents in the fields of musical collaboration, multi-media content and campaign creation, music and health, AI threat protection, music administration, and rights management Source...

Cat Kreidich exits as President of Warner’s indie distribution arm, ADA
There’s a big change happening at the top of one of Warner Music Group’s most important global divisions. Cat Kreidich is leaving her role as President of ADA Worldwide, WMG’s distribution and s...

EU opens in-depth investigation into UMG’s $775m Downtown deal
European Commission launches Phase 2 investigation into the proposed acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings Source...

‘Super listeners’ make up just 2% of an artist’s monthly streaming audience, yet buy 50% of concert tickets, Spotify says
Spotify may have just identified the 'super-superfans' who truly drive an artist's career Source...

Producer Lex Luger and Lemonaide launch ‘creator-first’ AI Model with BeatStars
The Lex Luger AI Model offers music creators royalty-free WAV and MIDI loops generated in Luger’s signature style Source...

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