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BMG signs global distribution deal for Daniel Lanois’ catalogue and new recordings

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BMG has signed Canadian songwriter, producer and performer Daniel Lanois to a distribution agreement, covering his catalogue of all but one of his 13 solo albums, and handling marketing and distribution for his new album, 'Player, Piano', set to be released by BMG’s label for contemporary music, Modern Recordings, on September 23. Lanois described his forthcoming album as a deliberate counter to the sound of many contemporary piano recordings. “There’s a race to be louder and brighter in the pi...

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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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Seeker Music acquires Nu Shooz’s recordings and publishing catalogues

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Independent music company Seeker Music has acquired the recordings and publishing catalogues of ‘80s synthpop group Nu Shooz, in an agreement with the band's John Smith and Valerie Day. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. The band was formed in Portland, Oregon, by guitarist John Smith and vocalist and percussionist Valerie Day. The catalogue includes their 1986 album 'Poolside', and global breakout song 'I Can’t Wait'. Seeker said plans to celebrate the song's 40th anniversary this year...

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Warner Music Central Europe and Spinnin’ Records launch German imprint

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Warner Music Central Europe and dance and electronic music label Spinnin’ Records are launching Spinnin’ Records Germany, a new Berlin-based label dedicated to the signing of artists across Germany, Switzerland, and Austria (GSA) and from around the world. "With a strong focus on A&R and artist development, complemented by tailored marketing and distribution strategies that connect talent signed out of GSA with global opportunities, the launch reinforces Warner Music Central Europe’s commit...

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Dynamite Songs names Claudia Namukasa as Catalogue Manager and Charlotte Hancock as Rights Acquisition Manager

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Music publishing company Dynamite Songs has appointed Claudia Namukasa as Catalogue Manager and Charlotte Hancock as Rights Acquisition Manager. The two appointments expand "the company’s rights management capabilities and further strengthening the analytical foundation underpinning its acquisition programme." Namukasa joins from UK rights society PRS for Music where she worked as a Music Licensing Consultant. Hancock comes from Warner Music Group's publishing division Warner Chappell Music wher...

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