POSITION MUSIC ACQUIRES GESAFFELSTEIN CATALOG   Position Music has announced that it is acquiring the publishing catalog of French artist, DJ, and producer Gesaffelstein. The new agreement grants Position Music ownership and administration of the publishing rights to Gesaffelstein’s pre-Sony Music Publishing catalog, notably including his acclaimed 2013 album Aleph. The new deal includes Gesaffelstein’s...Read More

UNIVERSAL MUSIC PUBLISHING GROUP SIGNS DAN WILSON TO GLOBAL PUBLISHING DEAL   Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) has announced that esteemed singer, songwriter, and producer Dan Wilson has been signed to an exclusive, global publishing agreement. Under the new agreement, UMPG will represent Wilson’s future works, effective immediately. A highly accomplished musician and lead member...Read More

RICK RUBIN’S A&R TEAM, ATLANTIC RECORDS, CYANITE AI, MUSIC PODCAST (INDIA), MDDN, VIRGIN MUSIC (CO-CEO), STEM, PLAYLIST PUSH, & MORE JOIN MUSEXPO 2024’S GROWING LINEUP   MUSEXPO has unveiled more inspiring companies, executives, and creatives for its highly anticipated 24th global edition, which takes place March 17 – 20, 2024 in Burbank, California, “The Media...Read More

2024 GRAMMY HIGHLIGHTS & WINNERS At the annual Grammy Awards, held at the Crypto.com Arena during seismic winter rain storm in Los Angeles, the music world witnessed a smorgasbord of celebration of talent and diversity. Among the night’s key winners was Miley Cyrus, whose soul-stirring anthem “Flowers” took home the prestigious “Record of the Year”...Read More

MUSEXPO 2024 ANNOUNCES EVENT SCHEDULE WITH EXCITING PANELS, GLOBAL AWARDS, NETWORKING EVENTS, SHOWCASES & MORE   MUSEXPO (www.musexpo.net), the renowned annual global music industry conference and showcase event, often dubbed the “United Nations of Music” has unveiled its program schedule for its highly anticipated 24th global edition, which takes place March 17 – 20, 2024...Read More

NATE ALBERT APPOINTED PRESIDENT AT GIANT MUSIC   Giant Music, the independent record label falling under The Azoff Company umbrella, has named Nate Albert as its new President. Albert, with an extensive background as an A&R executive and accomplished artist, transitions from Warner Records, where he held the position as Executive VP A&R and played...Read More

WARNER MUSIC & RED LIGHT MANAGEMENT ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC ALLIANCE IN JAPAN   Warner Music has inked a strategic partnership with Red Light Management (RLM), the largest independent management company in the world. The agreement is designed to help the RLM’s artists better target Japan, which is the world’s second-biggest music market. Warner Music Japan‘s International...Read More

MORE LEADING COMPANIES & EXECUTIVES JOIN THE MUSEXPO 2024 LINEUP   MUSEXPO (www.musexpo.net) the renowned annual global music industry conference and showcase event, often dubbed the “United Nations of Music,” has confirmed more creatives and executives to its burgeoning and stellar 2024 conference speaker lineup. Confirming their participation as part of this year’s exciting MUSEXPO...Read More

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM A&R WORLDWIDE   As we embrace the spirit of the season, the entire A&R Worldwide team extends our warmest wishes to you and your loved ones for a joyous, safe, and harmonious holiday season. In this moment of reflection, we want to express our sincere gratitude to our global network of friends...Read More

LISTEN TO THE KIDS, SANTA ANNA & SONY MUSIC LAUNCH JV WITH LUCAS THOMASHOW Lucas Thomashow, known for his role as the Sr. Vice President at Avex’s U.S. division, has unveiled his new company SANA, a cutting-edge record label headquartered in Los Angeles. Functioning as a collaborative effort between Sony Music affiliate Santa Anna, independent...Read More