February, 2026

Scared Hitless?
What the latest stats tell us about the US hits business, and how 'catalog' is gaining market share. Source...

ERN’s Cadillac Music hires Dane Schmidt as Senior Director of A&R; adds two more executives
Nashville-based publishing venture founded by ERNEST expands team as it continues to grow its songwriter roster in partnership with Big Loud. Source...

Udio seeks dismissal of indie artists’ copyright lawsuit over jurisdiction
The company argues that it has no employees or operations in Illinois and shouldn't be forced to defend itself there. Source...

California and New York lawmakers propose caps on ‘Out-Of-Control’ ticket resale prices
Lawmakers in California and New York have proposed new measures to curb large-scale profiteering. Source...

Chappell Roan quits Wasserman Agency after CEO’s name surfaces in Epstein files
'As of today, I am no longer represented by Wasserman, the talent agency led by Casey Wasserman,' Roan confirmed in a statement on February 9 Source...

Mike Easterlin named Managing Director of ONErpm’s Nashville division
Easterlin will oversee A&R, roster development, and daily operations for the Nashville office. Source...

Roslyn Pineda appointed President, Asia for Sony Music Publishing, as Carol Ng retires
Pineda succeeds longtime SMP Asia President, Carol Ng, who will remain with the company until her planned retirement at the end of March this year. Source...

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