Music Industry News Roundup
Several major deals and partnerships have recently shaped the music industry landscape. Jonas Group Publishing and Jonas Catalog Holdings have acquired a substantial music rights catalogue from renowned artist Julia Michaels, including hits like ‘If The World Was Ending’ and ‘Lose You To Love Me’. This acquisition highlights Michaels’ masterful songwriting and the value placed on creators by Leslie T DiPiero, President of Jonas Group Publishing.
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Global Partnerships and Record Labels
HE.SHE.THEY. Records has announced a new partnership with Too Lost, aiming to provide a platform for diverse artists. Blue Lab Beats has launched Blue Adventure Records to champion new voices in music, releasing their first single ‘Options’. Killphonic Rights secured a $3 million investment from Stilwell Creative Capital to expand services for artists. Vingroup has partnered with Warner Music Group to promote Vietnam as a destination for international music stars and filmmakers.
Appointments in the Music Industry
Graduation appointed Rich Castillo as Head of A&R, bringing his extensive experience to oversee creative direction. Livelihood Music Company welcomed songwriter Ali Tamposi as a principal, adding her expertise to the independent music publisher.
Streaming, Digital, Broadcast & Retail
MIDiA’s research reveals that a quarter of music creators now upload directly to user-generated content platforms like TikTok. Audius expanded its music marketplace feature, allowing direct fan-to-artist payments globally. Noctil enhanced its metadata capabilities to support the DDEX RDR 1.5 standard, streamlining metadata exchange in music and audiovisual industries.
Meta introduced upgraded avatars on various platforms, enhancing user customization options. Spike AI developed an AI model for high-quality mixing accessible to musicians worldwide. Spotify resolved a service disruption impacting over 40,000 users in North America.
Live Events and Venues
Oasis announced they will not use Ticketmaster’s dynamic pricing model for their upcoming North American concerts. Meanwhile, Glastonbury Festival revamped its website in preparation for ticket sales for the 2025 event. Music Venue Properties acquired The Bunkhouse in Swansea to support grassroots music venues.
The Last Dinner Party addressed a security incident at their Lincoln Engine Shed gig, emphasizing safe and inclusive show environments. Nordoff And Robbins announced tickets for their annual Carol Service, raising funds for music therapy services. Live Nation unveiled plans for a temporary 50,000-capacity open-air music venue in Toronto to host diverse music genres.
Other Industry News & Events
BPI released the latest episode of its Innovation Podcasts series, highlighting collaborations in the music industry. BIME announced its return to Bilbao for its fifteenth edition, featuring artist showcases and discussions on various topics. The UK Music Video Awards revealed nominations for its upcoming ceremony.
Artist News
Coldplay confirmed their retirement after releasing their twelfth album, emphasizing quality and honoring their musical legacy. James Blunt offered to change his name based on public preference if his debut album re-reaches number one. Queen’s Brian May resigned as vice president of the RSPCA, citing concerns over animal welfare standards. Bright Eyes cancelled tour dates due to frontman Conor Oberst’s vocal condition.
Lynyrd Skynyrd cancelled shows due to health emergencies affecting their crew, highlighting the importance of wellbeing in the music industry.