Catalogue Deal Tracker
A tracked industry dataset for our music coverage: what it measures, where the figures come from and when they were last checked.
Josh Remsberg Joins EVEN to Lead Commercial Partnerships
Josh Remsberg was appointed Head of Commercial Partnerships at direct-to-fan platform EVEN on September 25, tasked with expanding its industry...
Ian Montone Criticizes Algorithm-Driven Music Industry
Artist manager Ian Montone warns that algorithmic playlists have made music too safe and formulaic, confusing online followers with genuine community.
AI music firm GRAI acquires social platform Hangout
GRAI, an AI music company backed by Khosla Ventures, has acquired the social music platform Hangout in a merger deal.
Universal Music Group and ElevenLabs Strike Global AI Music Licensing Deal
Universal Music Group has signed a multi-year licensing agreement with AI audio firm ElevenLabs to co-develop new fan and artist platforms.
ElevenLabs Strikes First Major Music Deal with Universal
Universal Music Group signs a multi-year licensing deal with AI firm ElevenLabs, while Suno launches new models with Warner, BMG, and Believe.
AI Poses Infrastructure Risk to Music Industry
Symphonic CEO Jorge Brea argues that AI's threat to music lies not only in creative flooding but in how easy it has become to launch distribution...
Annie Christensen Named VP of Catalogue at Warner Chappell
Warner Chappell Music UK has appointed Annie Christensen as Vice President, Catalogue. She will lead catalog acquisition and strategy, moving from a...
Believe and Suno Sign Global AI Music Licensing Deal
Believe has reversed its April block on Suno tracks, striking a global licensing deal that will let its artists opt into Suno's new AI models.
Warner Music Launches Warner Records Germany
Warner Music Central Europe has launched a new frontline label, Warner Records Germany, based in Berlin and led by industry veteran Lea Londa.
Universal Music Poland Acquires Kayax Records Catalog
Universal Music Poland has acquired the catalog business of Kayax Records, a Warsaw-based label founded in 2001. The deal includes global recording...
Felt Members Reunite as Feel for First Show in 37 Years
Three original members of influential jangle-pop band Felt have reunited as Feel for the first time in decades, performing instrumental versions of...