The Hellenic Music Companies Association (HERMES), the trade association representing Greece's independent music companies, has joined European independent music companies' organisation IMPALA as its newest association member. Through the IMPALA membership, HERMES aims "to support networking, professional development, education, and closer engagement with European institutions and music industry developments" as well as giving independent music companies in Greece "a stronger collective voice na...

Warner Music Group is acquiring Sureel AI, an AI attribution startup that has developed a technology to create "AI DNA" for every work. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Following the completion of the deal, Sureel will continue to operate as a standalone platform serving the broader music and AI ecosystem. Warner Music Group will provide resources, scale, and strategic support. "The acquisition advances WMG’s mission to ensure that artists, songwriters, and rightsholders benefit whe...

Independent music publisher Primary Wave Music has announced a partnership with the estate of the late American performer and songwriter Donna Summer, in a deal that includes her music catalogue and recordings, as well as share in her name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. This new partnership will also provide the estate access to Primary Wave’s marketing team and publishing infrastructure, and includes new opportunities in marketing, branding, digital, a...