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Audiomack expands licensing agreement deal with Universal Music Group, covering Africa, the UK and Canada |
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From Steve Cooper’s (upcoming) exit from Warner, to Reservoir’s first year as a public company… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-Up |
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Warner Music Group launches 300 Elektra Entertainment, led by Kevin Liles |
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Universal Music Group just launched a ‘secret’ sample service… for major label artists only ???? |
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Warner’s latest web3 move is an investment in virtual artist and metaverse platform Authentic Artists |
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Oh, yes: The A&R Awards in association with Abbey Road Studios will return to London on November 8, 2022 |
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UK tech firm DAACI launches $4.9m funding round for music composition AI |
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Music industry launches ‘large-scale action’ against infringing music services in Brazil |
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Steve Cooper: Read the full memo announcing his Warner Music Group exit |
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‘Why the ‘tortured artist’ cliché needs to get in the bin.’ |
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‘We have lagged behind other industries in identifying opportunities to collaborate.’ |
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Major music companies lost billions in value last week after a report led people to believe streaming subscriptions are ‘shrinking’ in the UK. MBW doesn’t think that idea smells quite right – and we’re not alone. |
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‘It’s one thing to make beats, but you’ve got to be able to make records.’ |
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China’s TF Entertainment inks deals with Tencent Music and rival NetEase Cloud Music… but Tencent gets a 30-day exclusivity window |
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Four Tet vs. Domino: Artist settles royalties dispute against label |
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Ex-Roblox Head of Music Jon Vlassopulos joins advisory board of metaverse company Dubit |
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The Weeknd, Pharrell Williams named as investors for a16z Cultural Leadership Fund committed to Black wealth generation in technology |
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FUGA bolsters marketing team with new hires and promotions in the US and UK |
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Kobalt Music Group – Coordinator, Data Analytics (US) |
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Space Ape – Music Licensing Manager (UK) |
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Bella Figura Music – Investment Associate (UK) |
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Youth Music – Grants and Learning Officer (UK) |
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Concord – Sync Licensing Associate (UK) |
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Universal Music Group just launched a 'secret' sample service... for major label artists only ???? |
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Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber currently have the most monthly listeners of all artists on Spotify |
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As ByteDance IPO rumors resurface, TikTok hires for A&R execs in London and LA to 'sign' new artists |
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Kate Bush is the world's biggest independent artist right now. She's owning it. |
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Warner's latest web3 move is an investment in virtual artist and metaverse platform Authentic Artists |
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The major labels face an uphill battle for streaming market share. Here’s how they might fight back. |
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This AI expert just patented technology for Ingrooves that helps indie artists spend money smarter. |
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I have seen the future of music. It’s scary, and utterly brilliant. |
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Gunnar Greve: Alan Walker, the metaverse, and why Web3 will ‘completely change the music industry’ |
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With Netflix losing subscribers, is music’s own streaming party over? |
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David Joseph |
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Allen Kovac |
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Aaron Bay-Schuck |
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Elliot Grainge |
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Merck Mercuriadis |
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