February, 2024

SoundExchange to launch registry for rightsholders to declare whether or not they want their recordings used by developers to train AI models
Registry to launch in Q1 2025 and will use SoundExchange’s ISRC database Source...

‘I know that if I love a song, or an artist really speaks to me, others will feel the same way.’
Katie Welle, SVP of Creative A&R at Sony Music Publishing, now at her second spell with the company after a stint at RCA, discusses the art of A&R and the power of disruption Source...

Quavo sued for alleged copyright infringement over ‘Bubble gum’ from Quavo Huncho album
A rapper called Lamount London (L.Mont) alleges that Quavo ripped off parts of his own track called 'Bubblegum' Source...

Dickon Stainer named Chairman and CEO of Universal Music UK
Stainer has enjoyed success in the US and UK running UMG's classics and jazz division Source...

TikTok to shutter music subscription service TikTok Music in November
Service is currently live in five territories including Australia, Brazil, and Indonesia Source...

un:hurd expands partner network with CD Baby, Amazon, beatBread, more; launches new membership tiers
Platform recently closed a 'six-figure' strategic funding round that included investments from Mr Eazi, Sam Feldt, and Kobalt founder and Chairman Willard Ahdritz Source...

Universal Music Group establishes new division in China’s Greater Bay Area, led by Gary Chan
UMG says the move makes it the “first” major music company to establish a label in this region, headquartered in the city of Shenzhen Source...

Kesha launches her own label, Kesha Records, in partnership with Warner’s ADA
Kesha’s first distribution deal will give her full creative control and ownership of her work Source...

Believe boss Denis Ladegaillerie says ‘creativity central to future of artist development’ as company celebrates 15 years in the UK
Believe’s founder and CEO highlighted creativity as the key to future artist development at Believe UK’s 15th anniversary party in London Source...

Snoop Dogg strikes publishing deals with Reservoir for his entire catalog of hits, future works, plus Death Row Records publishing catalog
Snoop Dogg said: “I’m so honored to have them as a partner and excited for all the great things to come with the catalogue as well as new music ventures." Source...

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