Independent music company's global organisation WIN has warned the European Commission that the proposed acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings by Universal Music Group "must be blocked outright" as the merger of the two companies poses "grave risk" to "fair competition" in the music market. EU's competition authorities launched an in-depth investigation into the transaction in July 2025. In November, following an in-depth investigation to assess the potential impact of the transaction, the Comm...

Music publishing company Kobalt has secured a new publishing partnership with India-based independent distribution and services platform Madverse Music. As per the agreement, Kobalt will provide Madverse’s community of songwriters, composers, and producers with global publishing administration, including royalty collection, enhanced metadata accuracy, and expanded sync opportunities across more than 180 territories.

Pictured (l. to r.): Madverse Music's Rohan Nesho Jain and Kobalt's Simon Moor...

Atlantic Screen Group (ASG) has secured up to $30 million in funding from private investment firm Corrum Capital. ASG said the investment will enable the London-based company "to continue its strategic acquisition of film and television scores, while also providing additional capital for the acquisition of new music publishing catalogues." “Atlantic Screen Group has built an exceptional track record in acquiring and managing high-quality music and film assets. We’re proud to support their conti...