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...

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...

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...