Guillaume Damerval, the Managing Director of France's neighbouring rights society SPEDIDAM, has announced that he will step down from his position, effective immediately, after ten years with the organisation. Damerval was appointed MD in 2022. SPEDIDAM did not expand on the reasons for Damerval's departure except to say that he was "moving on to new projects." The Board of Directors of SPEDIDAM has appointed Franck Edouard, current Director of Cultural Affairs at SPEDIDAM, as Interim Managing ...

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...