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Sony Music is in the process of taking control of Queen’s UK-based companies
Sony Music’s landmark Queen catalog acquisition is getting closer and closer to becoming ‘official’.According to reports over the past few...
Key Songs In The Life Of… Ole Obermann
MBW’s Key Songs In The Life Of… is a series in which we ask influential music industry figures about the...
Disney Music Group strikes deal with AI music startup AudioShake to ‘unlock new listening and fan engagement experiences’ for its catalog
Disney Music Group (DMG) has teamed up with AI music startup AudioShake to open up its catalog to “new creative...
After raising $150M at $1B valuation, avatar startup Genies launches network to connect cultural icons with innovation partners
Over two years since raising $150 million in a funding round, valuing the company at over $1 billion, avatar-technology startup...
Fully Promoted Franchises are the Worlds Largest Providers of Promotional Products!
3 Benefits of Owning a Fully Promoted Franchise:Access to a proven business model with a global network and mass purchasing...
London’s Baltic ATM receives Arts Council funding to expand support for emerging artists
Baltic ATM, a London-based non-profit programme supporting musicians facing financial barriers, has been awarded funding from Arts Council England to...
Spotify is introducing comments to its podcasts. Are music tracks next?
In its 18 years of existence, Spotify hasn’t had a comments section to go with its music tracks. That sets...
Ireland’s IMRO extends royalty collection agreement with ICE
The Irish Music Rights Organization (IMRO), which collects performance rights royalties in Ireland on behalf of 11,000 songwriters, composers and...
Universal Music Australia launches not-for-profit record label Irruk Birruk to bring indigenous artists and music to a wider audience
Universal Music Australia, Australian/Yorta Yorta artist Briggs, and Linc YowYeh, a Murri Man of Darumbal/Goreng Goreng/South Sea Islander heritage, have...
‘There is no legal or indeed moral excuse for the commercial use of music by AI companies without the prior permission of songwriters and rightholders.’
MBW Views is a series of exclusive op/eds from eminent music industry people… with something to say. The following comes from...
