Square, Inc. Announces Plans To Acquire Majority Ownership Stake In Tidal
05 March, 2021
Square, Inc. (NYSE: SQ) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority ownership stake in TIDAL, the global music and entertainment platform that brings fans and artists together through unique music, content, and experiences. Square expects to pay a mix of cash ...
| Sean 'Diddy' Combs Announces Key Hires To Leading Black-Owned Media Company To Drive Continued Growth In 2021
04 March, 2021
Today, REVOLT, the leading Black-owned media company founded by Sean "Diddy" Combs, announced a new roster of senior leadership to expand its global strategy, continue company growth and spearhead the execution of key initiatives across various categories. With these new appointments, REVOLT continues ...
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Sony Music Publishing Launches In Indonesia
03 March, 2021
Sony Music Publishing announced today the launch of Sony Music Publishing Indonesia (SMPI), a new, independent publishing company dedicated to the development and promotion of Indonesian songwriters both locally and around the world.
SMPI will work closely with Sony Music Entertainment Indonesia ...
| UK Music Urges Chancellor To 'Back British Music' And Deliver 'Sounds Of Summer' For Music Fans
02 March, 2021
UK Music has called on Chancellor Rishi Sunak to back its new three-point plan to guarantee a summer packed with the best of British music.
Unveiling the plan before the Chancellor's Budget, UK Music Chief Executive Jamie Njoku-Goodwin said the music industry wanted to create a "truly memorable musical ...
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How The Internet Created A New Reign Of DJs: "Internet Is The New Radio And We Are The New Breed Of DJs"
02 March, 2021
A new breed of DJs has emerged using one of the most powerful tools in the world, the internet. Shawn Floyd, also known as "Floydboy", launched United Entertainment, a marketing hive that would tally over 30 billion streams worldwide, making him one of the most infamous names in the music industry. ...
| Recording Academy Announces Official Grammy Week Events
26 February, 2021
The Recording Academy highlights its GRAMMY Week events lineup ahead of the 63rd Annual GRAMMY Awards broadcasting Sunday, March 14, 2021 on the CBS Television Network at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. All events will be virtual this year to ensure the safety of our staff and guests and to make the events as ...
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MasterClass Announces QuestLove To Teach Music Curation And Djing
26 February, 2021
MasterClass, the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world's best across a wide range of subjects, today announced that Questlove will teach a class on music curation and DJing. The Grammy Award-winning musician will explore the vast connectivity of music, sharing his encyclopedic musical ...
| Ses Team Plans To Publish Clouzine's Next Issue (#26) In March 2021
23 February, 2021
Clouzine is an international independent online magazine run by publisher and promoter Nihal Ses aka OpBe and mentored by Dr. Murat Ses (Father of Anadolu Pop), a Turkish-Austrian couple with numerous awards, and multiple Billboard chartings. The magazin is published by a Billboard charting team. Anything ...
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Universal Music Group Launches Virgin Music Label And Artist Services
18 February, 2021
Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music based-entertainment, today announced the launch of Virgin Music Label & Artist Services, a new global network delivering premium and flexible artist and label services to the industry's most dynamic entrepreneurs and independent talent worldwide, ...
| UK Music Chief Warns Boris Johnson's Reopening Roadmap Must Include Live Music Events
18 February, 2021
UK Music Chief Executive Jamie Njoku-Goodwin is urging Boris Johnson to include live music in his roadmap out of Covid-19 restrictions to save jobs and help music drive the UK's post-pandemic recovery.
His call came ahead of the Prime Minister's expected announcement next week (Monday) on how the ...
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Big Hit Entertainment And Universal Music Group Announce Expanded Strategic Partnership
18 February, 2021
Big Hit Entertainment (Big Hit) and Universal Music Group (UMG) today announced an expanded strategic partnership that will see the two companies work closely together to increase opportunities for artists through innovation and technology, whilst expanding the global reach of K-pop music and culture ...
| SXSW Online Announces Finalists For 2021 Pitch Competition
17 February, 2021
South by Southwest (SXSW) Conference and Festivals today announced the finalists for the 13th annual SXSW Pitch event, taking place virtually on March 17-18 as part of the SXSW Online digital experience. This competition takes place during SXSW Online 2021, with 40 startups chosen to compete based on ...
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Impulse! Records Celebrates 60 Years With Year-Long Campaign
13 February, 2021
For 60 years, the legendary Impulse! Records has been home to the greatest jazz artists of all time, including John Coltrane, Charles Mingus, Archie Shepp, Alice Coltrane, Pharoah Sanders, Quincy Jones, and more. The orange-and-black imprint known as the House That Trane Built was a cultural beacon ...
| Introducing The New Sony Music Publishing
11 February, 2021
The Sony Music Publishing name celebrates its return after 25 years and introduces a new brand identity with a redesigned logo and revitalized mission.
Driven by the leadership of Chairman & CEO Jon Platt, the renewal of the Sony Music Publishing name signifies an important step in the company's evolution ...
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Grammy-Winning Songwriter-Producer Swizz Beatz Switches To ASCAP
11 February, 2021
ASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, the world leader in performing rights and advocacy for music creators, today announced that internationally acclaimed Grammy-winning songwriter-producer and global entrepreneur Kasseem Dean, aka Swizz Beatz, has moved to ASCAP. Known ...
| Cover Art Market Increases Support For Motion Album Cover Art
10 February, 2021
Cover Art Market (CAM) today announces increased support for Motion Album Cover Art. Motion Covers are animated versions of traditional Album Cover Art. Motion Covers stand out, captivating listeners, creating more interest and streams.
CAM platform's Cover Discovery Engine (CDE) now supports Motion ...
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Grammy Museum Announces Grammy In The Schools Fest
09 February, 2021
WHO: Attendees include Andy Nahas, founder, MusicPower; GRAMMY winner and current nominee Derek "MixedByAli" Ali; current GRAMMY nominees HAIM; GRAMMY winner and current nominee H.E.R.; previous GRAMMY nominee Hunter Hayes; GRAMMY winner and current nominee Michael League of Snarky Puppy; GRAMMY winner ...
| TikTok And Universal Music Group Announce Expanded Global Alliance
08 February, 2021
Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, and TikTok, the short-form video app with a mission to inspire creativity and bring joy, today announced a global agreement that delivers equitable compensation for recording artists and songwriters and significantly expands ...
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The CEO Of United Music Mafia Sean Whitlow Prepares To Take 2021 By Storm
08 February, 2021
Sean "OG Big Sean" Whitlow is a veteran of the game that realizes there is still much more work to do in his career. This isn't to say that he hasn't achieved great success and passed seemingly insurmountable obstacles with ease. OG Big Sean has established himself as a constant player in the game, ...
| Universal Edition Revolutionises The Worldwide Music Market: "scodo" Goes Online And Enables Composers Worldwide To Publish Sheet Music In A New Way
02 February, 2021
Composers are currently facing many challenges in the limited classical music market and have to assert themselves against both modern trends and old established ones. At the same time, they must take care of administrative necessities and rights management.
With scodo, Universal Edition has responded ...
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