DEALS
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Rod Stewart has sold his rights in his songs and recordings, as well as some name and likeness rights, to Irving Azoff’s Iconic Music Group for just under $100 million, according to the Wall Street Journal.
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Crowded House have signed a new global record deal with BMG for their upcoming new album ‘Gravity Stairs’. "We're delighted to work with the good people at BMG who we already know love music and hold us in high regard”, says frontman Neil Finn. “It feels like a new beginning".
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Independent music publishing company Umbrella Songs has partnered with Kobalt to handle its catalogue worldwide. "I am THRILLED that Umbrella Songs have chosen Kobalt as their publishing partner, we're excited about what we can help them achieve and build both here in the UK and beyond, the opportunity is limitless”, says Kobalt's Head Of Global Creative, Alison Donald.
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Wise Music Group has announced that it is transferring the roster of Edition Peters Artist Management to Podium Music. The new management company is led by Robin Tyson, who has run EPAM for the last thirteen years. "I am excited to continue working with such talented artists under the banner of Podium Music”, he says. “The music industry continues to evolve, and I am confident that this new chapter will bring fresh opportunities and continued success for everyone involved”.
APPOINTMENTS
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Warner Music in the US has promoted Michael Kushner to SVP Deputy General Counsel, Business & Legal Affairs, him having spent more than two decades as General Counsel at the major’s Atlantic division. "Being at Atlantic these past 23 years has been the most exciting and rewarding experience of my professional life”, he says. “The roster and catalogue across WMG is unparalleled, and I'm looking forward to working with all the incredible executives and creative talent that are driving this company into a dynamic future”.
MEDIA
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The BBC has announced programming to remember presenter Steve Wright, who died this week. Tonight, BBC Four will air several editions of ‘Top Of The Pops’ that he hosted in the 1980s. Then tomorrow, Gary Davies will present a special edition of ‘Pick Of The Pops’ and on Sunday Liza Tarbuck will host ‘Sunday Love Songs’ - both of which were presented by Wright up until his death. Available now on BBC Sounds is a collection of programmes featuring Wright. A further special programme about the DJ has been commissioned to air later this year.
AWARDS
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Becky Hill and Chase & Status will perform together at this year’s BRIT Awards, it has been announced. “I’m excited about what we have planned for this year’s performance”, says Hill. “I’ve been a fan of Chase & Status my whole life, so to have them on stage performing with me is going to be really special. It’s a real celebration of drum n bass - my favourite genre of music!”
RELEASES
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Ariana Grande has teamed up with Mariah Carey for a remix of her recent single ‘Yes, And?’ Grande’s new album ‘Eternal Sunshine’ is out on 8 Mar.
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Dua Lipa has released new single ‘Training Day’.
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Martin Garrix and Third Party have released new single ‘Carry You’ featuring Oaks and Declan J Donovan.
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Karol G has released new single ‘Contigo’ featuring Tiësto. She is set to play two shows at the O2 Arena in London on 18-19 Jun.
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Nia Archives will release her debut album ‘Silence Is Loud’ on 12 Apr. Out now is the title track.
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English Teacher have released new single ‘R&B’. Their debut album 'This Could Be Texas' is out on 12 Apr.
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Kitty Ca$h has released new single ‘Time Machine’ featuring Thundercat and James Flaunteroy.
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Adam Green has released new three track EP ‘Magic Spells/Vending Machine’ - including lead single ‘Magic Spells’. He’s also announced that he will play EartH in London on 27 Mar.
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DIIV have released new single ‘Brown Paper Bag’ and announced that they will release their fourth album ‘Frog In Boiling Water’ on 24 May.
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Elkka will release her debut album ‘Prism Of Pleasure’ on 3 May. Out now is lead single ‘Make Me’.
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Say Lou Lou have returned with their first new music in five years, a single called ‘Wong Kar-Wai’. The track will appear on new EP ‘Dust’, which is out on 26 Apr.