HIPGNOSIS BOARD APPROVES UPPED BLACKSTONE BID
But it ain't over till it's over. (4/29a)
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THE NEW UMG
Gosh, we hope there are more press releases.
TIKTOK BANNED!
Unless the Senate manages to make this whole thing go away, that is.
THE NEW HUGE COUNTRY ACT
No, not that one.
TRUMP'S CAMPAIGN PLAYLIST
Now 100% unlicensed!
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JAMES KING: THE HITS INTERVIEW (PART ONE)
WCM and The Core Entertainment have signed a joint global publishing deal with blossoming singer-songwriter Hannah McFarland.
WCM Nashville Manager, A&R Bryce Sherlow called her "an incredibly insightful and talented songwriter" with "unique talent." The Core Entertainment co-bosses Chief Zaruk and Simon Tikhman added that McFarland's "star is so bright already."
The Alabama native moved to Nashville in 2016 with dreams of having a music career. She has since opened for country stars such as Kelsea Ballerini, Old Dominion and Travis Tritt. Last month, Zach Bryan brought her onstage in her home state to perform Kacey Musgraves’ part of the chart-topping duet “I Remember Everything.”
Pictured wondering how long it will take before someone from HITS ruins the photo are (l-r) Sherlow, Core's Bradley Kind, Zaruk, WCM's Ben Vaughn, Tikhman and McFarland in the front.
Warner Chappell Music has partnered with BandLab Technologies’ ReverbNation, a "global destination for artists to launch their careers and build meaningful connections," bringing music-publishing services to its songwriters, artists and digital creators, including WCM’s suite of creative, A&R and support offerings.
WCM will administer music rights for ReverbNation creators who sign up for the new ReverbNation Publishing program. The companies will work together to sign singer-songwriters on the ReverbNation platform as part of the new joint venture.
“Songwriters and artists are now being discovered through a multitude of different digital platforms in what I call the ‘new songwriter economy,’” said WCM CEO/co-Chair Guy Moot. “Joining forces with BandLab Technologies allows us to tap into the incredible creator community they’ve built and help support and amplify the voices of promising up-and-coming talent.”
BandLab CEO/co-founder Meng Ru Kuok explained, “This partnership not only unlocks additional potential avenues for artistic development and innovation, it bridges the gap between emerging talent and established industry platforms, allowing a new generation of artists to find their voice and place in a continuously adapting and expanding landscape.”
(Raul Chirinos, Faraon, Lex Borrero, Samira Parrilla)
NEON16 Publishing, led by CEO Lex Borrero, has signed Faraon—producer of Myke Towers' global #1 "LALA"—and Chilean producer and beatmaker Distobal to co-publishing deals.
The signings follow the Miami hitmaking hub's strong Q1, which included nine BMI Awards and two ASCAP Latin Awards for songwriter-producers Tainy, Jota Rosa, MVSIS and Albert Hype. Borrero, alongside Chief Creative Officer Ivan Rodriguez continue to foster NEON16's commitment to next-gen talent.
Faraon has been contributing to the music scene in Puerto Rico for over 10 years. His production credits include chart-topping tracks for global stars like Bad Bunny, Arcángel, Natti Natasha and Anuel AA. Faraon's work with Towers ("LALA," "Diosa," "Pareja del Año" f/Sebastián Yatra) has played a pivotal role in the reggaeton sensation's rise.
Distobal has produced multiple cuts that have charted in Chile and on Spotify's global viral chart.
"Fara and Distobal embody the spirit of the new generation, merging authentic sound with global appeal," said NEON16 Head of Publishing Raul Chirinos. "Our mission at NEON16 is to discover and nurture such unique talents, ensuring their artistry resonates worldwide. This partnership symbolizes our commitment to shaping the future of music, and I am thrilled to embark on this journey with them.”
(Henry Martinez, Ivan Rodriguez, Distobal, Carlos Villena and Raul Chirinos)
