February, 2025

Coca-Cola launches label ‘real thing records’ in partnership with Universal Music Group
The new label extends a long-running partnership between the beverage company and UMG Source...

Brian Wilson: The Beach Boys icon dies aged 82
News confirmed in a statement issued on Wednesday, June 11 Source...

Shelley Pisarra promoted to Chief Insights and Innovation Officer at Wasserman
Pisarra previously served as Executive Vice President, Global Insights. Source...

Music tech firm Larrosa launches in Dubai with $16m+ in assets under management and a ‘strategic roadmap’ for MENA expansion via ‘targeted acquisitions’
Company is 'actively engaged in discussions with various investment funds' Source...

Wyclef Jean and 88rising’s Jaeson Ma launch OpenWav app that lets artists sell merch, tickets and exclusive content directly to fans
The startup lets artists sell merch, tickets and exclusive content directly to fans, and employs AI to help musicians analyze audience data. Source...

Sony Corp opens up 360 virtual mixing audio tech to music creators and more
The technology uses specialized headphones to recreate the acoustic environment of professional studios, allowing anyone to produce studio-quality mixes anywhere. Source...

RIAA applauds ‘critical stand’ made by Disney and NBCUniversal in copyright lawsuit against AI image generator Midjourney
The complaint marks the first major AI copyright challenge from Hollywood studio giants. Source...

NMPA says Spotify ‘bundling’ move could cost music publishers $3.1bn through 2032
NMPA General Counsel Danielle Aguirre said Spotify's bundling move resulted in $230m in lost revenue during its first year Source...

Jon Loba to receive 2025 CRB President’s Award
Loba has been "a driving force" behind some of country music's most notable success stories Source...

US music publishing revenue jumped 13.4% to $7bn in 2024, outpacing the growth rate of recorded music
Recovered unpaid royalties accounted for 27% of music publishing revenues last year, the NMPA's David Israelite said Source...

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