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MaMA 2021 panel looks into the economics of streaming and ponders the need for government intervention

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With the development of streaming as the dominant way to consume music, and the growth in revenue from streaming, many stakeholders are starting to question the framework under which the streaming industry operates.
Several recent initiatives, in particular the report by the British Parliament's DCMS Committee about the economics of streaming, have shone the spotlight on this sector, which is now the growth engine of the music industry. Several voices, in France, across the Channel and in the U...

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Emmanuel is a Washington, DC-based freelance journalist, blogger and media consultant, specialising in the entertainment business and cultural trends. He was the US editor for British music industry trade publication Music Week. Previously, he was the editor of Impact, a magazine for the music publishing community (2007-2009), the global editor of US trade publication Billboard (2003-2006), and the editor in chief of Billboard’s sister publication Music & Media (1997-2003).

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Sony Music Publishing signs global publishing deal with BigXthaPlug

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Sony Music Publishing has signed a worldwide publishing agreement with award-winning, multi-platinum selling breakout star BigXthaPlug, a.k.a. Xavier Landum.
Originating from Texas, BigXthaPlug covers multiple genres, from rap and hip-hop to country. His catalogue includes albums like 'Amar' (2023) and 'Take Care' (2024), and songs like 'Texas', 'Mmhmm', 'Levels' and 'The Largest'. His latest album 'I Hope You're Happy' (UnitedMasters), features collaborations with country artists like Luke Com...

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Jeff Sosnow promoted to President of Warner Records Group’s Reprise Records

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Warner Records Group has promoted Jeff Sosnow to President of Reprise Records, in addition to his role as EVP of A&R for Warner Records. He will remain based in Los Angeles and report to Aaron Bay-Schuck, Co-Chairman and CEO of Warner Records Group.
In this expanded remit, Sosnow will "oversee the next chapter of Reprise — one of the most storied and artist-centered imprints in modern music — while continuing to guide A&R strategy for Warner Records," said Warner Music Group in a statem...

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Sony Music Publishing Nashville and Tooth & Nail Publishing sign Max McNown to a global publishing agreement

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Sony Music Publishing Nashville has signed Nashville-based rising artist and songwriter Max McNown to a worldwide publishing deal in partnership with Tooth & Nail Publishing.
McNown's breakout single 'A Lot More Free' became a viral success, and was followed by the albums 'Wandering' (2024) and 'Night Diving' (2025), released through Fugitive Recordings, The Orchard and Columbia Records, featuring tracks such as 'Better Me for You (Brown Eyes)', as well as collaborations like 'Turned Into M...

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