Tag: publishing

Spotify and Universal Music Group strike landmark deal to let fans create AI covers and remixes – as a paid Premium add-on

admin — Thu, 21 May 2026 15:06:49 +0000

The agreements span both recorded music and music publishing, and will see the tool powered by generative AI technology.

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Sony Music Publishing promotes ZaZa Kazadi to Senior Director, A&R, UK & Europe

admin — Wed, 20 May 2026 18:14:19 +0000

The promotion will see Kazadi focus on Hip Hop, Rap, R&B and Afro genres.

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Sony Music Publishing UK signs songwriter and producer MNEK to global deal

admin — Tue, 19 May 2026 18:26:44 +0000

The deal covers future works written by the London and LA-based hitmaker

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The Real Cost of Publishing Too Much AI Content

admin — Fri, 15 May 2026 06:28:13 +0000

Content created using AI technology is common nowadays. In order to increase the number of publications, many people use artificial intelligence, perform some edits and publish the material on a daily basis. At first glance, the result is quite effective. The abundance of posts creates an illusion of high productivity, and allows companies to think […]

Sony Music Publishing wins Pop Publisher of the Year at 2026 BMI Awards… as Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Luther’ takes Song of the Year

admin — Wed, 13 May 2026 19:06:45 +0000

SMP landed the title for representing 24 of the previous year's most-performed songs.

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BMG acquires publishing interests in catalog of Jet, the band behind ‘Are You Gonna Be My Girl’, expanding on 2023 recordings deal

admin — Wed, 13 May 2026 17:24:22 +0000

Jet released three studio albums and have sold more than 6.5 million records worldwide

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Sony Music Publishing confirms agreement to acquire Blackstone’s Recognition Music Group catalog, encompassing over 45,000 songs

admin — Mon, 11 May 2026 11:13:36 +0000

The deal, announced on Monday (May 11), is subject to customary closing conditions.

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Sony generated $3.03bn from recorded music and publishing in calendar Q1 2026, up 19.5% YoY

admin — Fri, 08 May 2026 09:30:33 +0000

Recorded music streaming revenue (combining subscription and ad-funded streaming) was up 13.6% YoY.

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‘Many still view Thailand as a domestic-only market. In truth, there are many talented Thai songwriters with strong potential for global success.’

admin — Wed, 06 May 2026 13:51:31 +0000

MBW's World Leaders series speaks to Tatchara Longprasert, General Manager of Sony Music Publishing Thailand

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Amy Allen, Sony Music Publishing ,’Die With a Smile’ among big winners at 2026 ASCAP Pop Music Awards

admin — Sun, 03 May 2026 18:59:28 +0000

"We are honored to be named ASCAP's Pop Publisher of the Year," said Katie Welle, Sony Music Publishing President, Head of A&R.

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Concord acquires Mothership Music Publishing and its 5,000-song catalog

admin — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:00:36 +0000

Mothership's roster includes Grammy Best New Artist nominee The Marías, Falling In Reverse, Architects, Pam Sheyne and more.

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Avex Music Group launches $100M fund to acquire publishing catalogs and companies; strikes first deal with ‘Lose Control’ co-writer Infamous

admin — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:02:23 +0000

Infamous co-wrote and co-produced Teddy Swims' "Lose Control", and worked with Lil Wayne and Charlie Puth.

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Bella Figura Music acquires Paul Epworth publishing catalog, including work with Adele, Florence + The Machine and more

admin — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:59:41 +0000

Alexi Cory-Smith's UK-based music rights company says it has more than $200 million in music rights under ownership and management.

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AI And Music Publishing Licensing – How Do We Get There?

admin — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:10:57 +0000

The following MBW op/ed comes from Monica Corton, a veteran music publisher of over three decades.

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Warner Chappell launches in India; Jay Mehta to lead recorded music and publishing for WMG in India & neighboring South Asian markets

admin — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:19:03 +0000

The new WCM India division will provide songwriters with exclusive access to the wider WMG’s studios within its Mumbai headquarters.

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Tag: publishing

Spotify and Universal Music Group strike landmark deal to let fans create AI covers and remixes – as a paid Premium add-on

Sony Music Publishing promotes ZaZa Kazadi to Senior Director, A&R, UK & Europe

Sony Music Publishing UK signs songwriter and producer MNEK to global deal

The Real Cost of Publishing Too Much AI Content

Sony Music Publishing wins Pop Publisher of the Year at 2026 BMI Awards… as Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Luther’ takes Song of the Year

BMG acquires publishing interests in catalog of Jet, the band behind ‘Are You Gonna Be My Girl’, expanding on 2023 recordings deal

Sony Music Publishing confirms agreement to acquire Blackstone’s Recognition Music Group catalog, encompassing over 45,000 songs

Sony generated $3.03bn from recorded music and publishing in calendar Q1 2026, up 19.5% YoY

‘Many still view Thailand as a domestic-only market. In truth, there are many talented Thai songwriters with strong potential for global success.’

Amy Allen, Sony Music Publishing ,’Die With a Smile’ among big winners at 2026 ASCAP Pop Music Awards

Concord acquires Mothership Music Publishing and its 5,000-song catalog

Avex Music Group launches $100M fund to acquire publishing catalogs and companies; strikes first deal with ‘Lose Control’ co-writer Infamous

Bella Figura Music acquires Paul Epworth publishing catalog, including work with Adele, Florence + The Machine and more

AI And Music Publishing Licensing – How Do We Get There?

Warner Chappell launches in India; Jay Mehta to lead recorded music and publishing for WMG in India & neighboring South Asian markets

Sony Music Publishing UK signs songwriter and producer MNEK to global deal