Dutch independent music company Armada Music has acquired the rights to the entire recording catalogue of British singer, songwriter, and DJ Sonique. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
Armada Music said the acquisition paves the way "for a new era of growth and exposure for her timeless music," and will "amplify the legacy of Sonique’s iconic catalogue, bringing her defining records to the forefront through high-impact re-issues and fresh remixes from some of electronic music’s most infl...

Sony Music Publishing has promoted Jeff Smarr to the position of Senior Vice President, Global Copyright, effective immediately. Based in Nashville, he will continue to report to EVP, Worldwide Administration, Dale Esworthy.
In this elevated position, Smarr will take on "a greater role across strategic initiatives and high-profile deal and acquisition integrations" while continuing to oversee SMP’s Global and North American Copyright Administration teams. Smarr has been for 31 years with the co...

Manchester-based trio GoGo Penguin have signed an exclusive global publishing agreement with Campbell Connelly & Co, a company part of Wise Music Group. The deal includes past and future works.
The band — comprised of pianist Chris Illingworth, double bassist Nick Blacka, and drummer Jon Scott — formed in 2012 and, as of 2025, have released seven studio albums, two EPs, and three live albums. Their music is influenced by trip-hop, jazz, rock, and classical genres.
“It really means a lot to ...