Top news of the week: 24.11.2022.
Musical Newbie? This App Thinks Anyone Should Be Able to Create Songs — for Free
Kuok Meng Ru says BandLab’s goal is to empower artists and democratize music. One artist has even scored a Billboard Hot 100 hit with the platform.
Iggy Azalea Sells Catalog to Domain Capital in 8-Figure Deal
The deal includes Azalea’s master and publishing share of her biggest hits “Fancy,” “Problem,” and “Black Widow.”
Warner Music’s Outgoing CEO Steve Cooper Sees ‘New Golden Age of Music’ Ahead
WMG’s newest CEO, YouTube veteran Robert Kyncl, joins the company on Jan. 1
Warner Music Signs ‘Trailblazer’ Saudi Singer Dalia Mubarak in Bid to Boost Middle East Growth
The label says the signing is a major first step in its push to discover talent from the MENA region and introduce artists to global audiences.
With Its New Classical Streaming Service, Deutsche Grammophon Aims to Build a Better Model for the Genre
Bach to the Future: Stage+ will offer music from DG’s own archive and sibling label Decca Records, along with video programming and live performances.
Artist financing platform beatBread closes $100m fund to ’empower independent artists and labels’
Launched in November 2020, company has made over 500 advances to artists and labels…
Warner Music Posts $1.5B in Quarterly Revenue as Publishing Rises 32%
WMG’s fourth quarter revenues grew 16% overall on strong recorded music and publishing growth.
Blowing up: six of Britain’s new jazz musicians on making a living out of their passion
The British jazz renaissance continues with the rise of six astonishing young talents, creating a musical storm despite the cost of living crisis