February, 2024

Firebird’s latest deal is with Hills Artists, the management home of LANY
Los Angeles-based Hills was launched in 2018 by Rupert Lincoln Source...

Universal Music Group just completed the $70m acquisition of Thailand’s second-biggest recorded music catalog… while suggesting many more M&A deals in ‘high-potential’ markets are on the way.
Why Universal has hundreds of millions of dollars of cash to spend in these markets – and where it might splash that money Source...

YouTube Music gets more expensive as users in 16 countries report major price hikes for YouTube Premium
Some YouTube Premium subscribers report getting notifications of price hikes of more than 40% Source...

Spotify expands AI Playlist feature to US, Canada, Ireland and New Zealand
Launched in the UK and Australia earlier this year, the feature allows users to generate custom playlists from text prompts Source...

Corey Sheridan exits Global Music Strategy role at TikTok, joins Warner’s ADA as Global Head of Commerce & Revenue
Exec secured partnerships with streaming platforms to power TikTok’s ‘Add to Music App’ feature Source...

Alliance Entertainment reports increase in CD sales, thanks to K-pop and Taylor Swift
Alliance sold 1.1 million CD copies of Swift's new album in the first week after its release Source...

Believe finalizes acquisition of Turkey’s Dogan Music Company, following green light from regulators
Believe CEO Denis Ladegaillerie has made it clear he plans to continue the company's global expansion Source...

Grammy winner Eve sells rights to Iconoclast in eight-figure deal
"Eve’s contributions to hip hop and popular culture are unparalleled," said Olivier Chastan, founder and CEO of Iconoclast Source...

Robert Kilduff appointed Chief Financial Officer of Universal Music Group Nashville
Exec brings over 30 years of experience in financial leadership, strategic financial planning, operations, and corporate development. Source...

TikTok Music closure a win for Spotify, says Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank says that TikTok Music closing down is "a clear positive for Spotify" Source...

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