Folk-fusion band Yugm and Indian classical-fusion duo Harshad and Duhita Golesar are the first acts to sign with TSC Artists, a new platform launched by Indian record label The Shakti Collective […]
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WMG’s latest moves: Bengali-music deal and APAC accelerator
There is news of two expansions for Warner Music Group this morning, starting with a partnership in India with SVF Entertainment.
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Warner Music India expands into Bengali music market with SVF Entertainment deal
Warner Music India has entered into a partnership with Kolkata-headquartered media conglomerate SVF Entertainment to gain a foothold in the Bengali music market. SVF Entertainment, which has produced over 180 […]
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Warner Music China gets into virtual artists with Dream Maker
We’ve covered various announcements by major labels about new imprints and partnerships in China focused on traditional artists. However, Warner Music China’s latest deal has a twist. It’s a strategic […]
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Warner Music Group is buying AI-attribution startup Sureel AI
The three major labels have been striking deals with various AI startups, but now Warner Music Group is acquiring one:Â Sureel AI.
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American Federation of Musicians sues majors over AI deals
US-based musicians’ union the American Federation of Musicians (AFM) has launched a lawsuit against UMG and WMG over their AI deals.
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Cookie chain Crumbl to settle its socials lawsuit with WMG
US cookies chain Crumbl is one of the brands that has found itself on the wrong end of a major-label lawsuit over its use of their music in social posts. […]
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Ed Sheeran leaves WMG (but not because he’s ‘disgruntled’)
It’s the end of an era for Ed Sheeran… and no, not just because he shaved his head a few weeks ago. But his follicular fresh start did, as it turns […]
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WMG-backed pilot shows unsold vinyl records can be recycled
Recycled vinyl has been A Thing for a while now… but is it really A Thing that sounds as good as non-recycled vinyl? A pilot scheme from Warner Music Group […]
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WMG and GMM Music to help Asian artists ‘Gliide’ to success
Warner Music Group and Thailand’s GMM Music have been working together since 2024 on their GMM Global joint venture. Now the partnership is expanding with something called ‘Gliide’. Described as […]
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UMG and WMG ink tourism-focused deals in south-east Asia
Planning a holiday in south-east Asia? Two major labels are keen to sway your decision about which country to visit. Universal Music Group’s latest deal aims to “amplify Singapore’s appeal as […]
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WMG and Bain Capital splash $300m on Red Hot Chili Peppers catalogue
Warner Music Group clearly realised it didn’t want to be miser when it came to the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ recordings. The major’s joint-venture with Bain Capital has reportedly splashed […]
