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BMG+Concord is the music industry’s biggest bet in years. What’s the plan?
Thomas Coesfeld and Bob Valentine answer MBW's questions on a mega-merger – and ambitious targets Source...

Spotify Co-CEOs outline AI ambitions and more on Q1 2026 earnings call
Here are five things we learned from the company's Q1 earnings call Source...

Jimi Hendrix bandmates’ estates lose UK court battle against Sony Music over ownership of band’s recordings
The UK High Court has dismissed a lawsuit brought by the estates of Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell Source...

Primary Wave strikes deal with Harry Chapin estate covering singer-songwriter’s catalog, name, image & likeness rights
Harry Chapin's catalog encompasses 11 albums, 14 singles, and more than 16 million albums sold worldwide. Source...

Allison Jones named Executive Vice President of A&R at Big Machine Records and Nashville Harbor
Veteran Nashville executive expands long-standing partnership with Borchetta amid the latest phase of Big Machine’s post-acquisition evolution. Source...

BMG and Concord confirm merger, with Bertelsmann as majority-owner; Bob Valentine named CEO of combined company
The combined company will be owned approximately 67% by Bertelsmann, and 33% by affiliates of Great Mountain Partners, a long-time investor in Concord Source...

Taylor Swift files to trademark her voice and likeness amid crackdown on AI deepfakes
The applications include recordings of Swift saying, 'Hey, it's Taylor,' and 'Hey, it's Taylor Swift,' as well as an image showing her holding a pink guitar on stage. Source...

Tech startup Tamber raises $5M to launch AI music tool, backed by Adobe Ventures, Rackhouse Ventures and more
Los Angeles–based music technology startup says its technology is “designed to extend — not replace — human artistry.” Source...

HYBE’s Taeho Park on expanding the superfan market via ‘transmedia’ content – and why the firm’s NEB unit is its ‘future business frontier’
MBW's World Leaders series meets Taeho Park, who leads the NEXT ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS (NEB) and Data Strategy Center units at Korean entertainment giant HYBE, the home of BTS Source...