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Weeks After WMG’s Massive U.S. Reorganization, Warner Music Brazil Unveils ‘New Structure to Turbocharge Domestic Growth’

August 28, 2024

Tatiana Cantinho, who's joined Warner Music Brazil as general manager. Photo Credit: WMG After kicking off 2024 by opening a “dynamic and inviting” Rio de Janeiro headquarters, Warner Music Brazil has unveile... Read More...

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Timbaland’s Mosley Music and UMG Nashville Partner With a Goal of ‘Breaking Barriers in Country Music’

Dylan Smith

August 12, 2024

Timbaland, pictured with the Universal Music Nashville team, has announced a country-focused talent-discovery deal. Photo Credit: UMG Universal Music Group Nashville and Timbaland’s Mosley Music are working t... Read More...

Shakeup in Kyncl's cast: (l-r) Max Lousada, Julie Greenwald, Elliott Grainge

Big, Big Shake-Up at Warner Music Group — Recorded Music CEO Max Lousada Is Out as Kyncl Flatttens the Org

Paul Resnikoff

August 1, 2024

A shake-up in Kyncl's cast: (l-r) Max Lousada, Julie Greenwald, Elliot Grainge (Credits, also l-to-r: Billal Taright, Matthew Furman, Logan Mock) Warner Music Group confirmed a significant restructuring of it... Read More...

Too Lost-distributed artist Ollie Joseph (Photo: Ollie Joseph)

Too Lost on Why Music Distribution Is More Than Just Moving Your Music From A-to-B — Here’s a Look at Their Diversified Partner Strategy

Paul Resnikoff

July 31, 2024

Too Lost-distributed artist Ollie Joseph (Photo: Ollie Joseph) The music industry isn't running out of music distributors anytime soon, though Too Lost is differentiating with some interesting innovations —in... Read More...

James McCartney’s Next Release? A Cover of Joni Mitchell’s ‘Circle Game’

Ashley King

July 19, 2024

Photo: James McCartney IG After dropping two new music collaborations with Sean Ono Lennon, James McCartney’s next release is a cover of Joni Mitchell’s iconic “Circle Game.” The following was created in par... Read More...

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What a TikTok Ban Really Means for the Music Industry — A Comprehensive Breakdown of the Winners & Losers After TikTok Is Gone

Paul Resnikoff

April 2, 2024

Emerging artists could be hardest hit by a TikTok ban. The United States produces the most emerging artists globally, according to Chartmetric data. TikTok is battling its greatest regulatory threat to date i... Read More...

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Life After TikTok: What Does a Ban Mean for the Music Industry?

Paul Resnikoff

March 20, 2024

All over the map: selected artists’ social media followers, YouTube subscribers, and Spotify monthly listeners. TikTok is facing its greatest regulatory threat to date in the U.S., where lawmakers are rallyin... Read More...

With the Help of Data, emlyn Breaks from Songwriter to Viral Success

Saleah Blancaflor

February 27, 2024

Indie artist emlyn is a star on the rise, thanks in part to her usage of platforms like Chartmetric and Venice Music that equip emerging talent with the tools they need to succeed in the music industry. The ... Read More...

AI 'singer-songwriter' Anna Indiana (photo: @AnnaIndianaAI on X/Twitter)

What Are the Limits of AI-Generated Music? The Answer Is Critical for Superstar Factories Like UMG

Paul Resnikoff

February 22, 2024

AI 'singer-songwriter' Anna Indiana (photo: @AnnaIndianaAI on X/Twitter) Can AI create a superstar on the level of Elvis, Prince, or Taylor Swift? There's ample reason to believe that the musicians that truly... Read More...

Warner Music Inks ‘Landmark’ Partnership Deal With Pakistan’s Giraffe, Targets ‘Coke Studio’ Involvement

Dylan Smith

January 24, 2024

Giraffe co-founders Xulfi (left) and Muhammad Ibrahim, who serves as CEO. Photo Credit: Warner Music Group Warner Music Group (WMG) has officially inked a partnership deal with Pakistan’s Giraffe, the produce... Read More...

Radio Still Matters: How to Take Full Advantage of Radio With Play MPE

Mathilde Neu

January 8, 2024

For a long time, radio has been known to be a decisive platform for music discovery. In recent years, there has been more focus on vying for playlist adds and creating masses of content in hopes of going vira... Read More...